wraparound
Americanadjective
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(of a garment) made to fold around or across the body so that one side of the garment overlaps the other forming the closure.
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extending in a curve from the front around to the sides.
a wraparound windshield.
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of, relating to, or arranged under a wraparound mortgage.
wraparound financing.
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all-inclusive; comprehensive.
a wraparound insurance plan.
noun
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a wraparound object.
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Printing. a thin metal, plastic, or rubber plate made flat and then wrapped around a cylinder for printing on a rotary press.
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British. book jacket.
noun
Etymology
Origin of wraparound
First recorded in 1965–70; adj., noun use of verb phrase wrap around (something)
Example Sentences
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Your television itself may be obsolete, replaced by wraparound digital glasses or interactive tabletops that transform how you watch the Super Bowl, the World Cup or Wimbledon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Listed with David Offer of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, the property centers around a stunning great room that features wraparound windows and opens up into a “cook’s kitchen,” a dining area, and a family room.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Angela Kerr, CEO of Citizens Advice Somerset, said: "Combining crisis payments with preventative and wraparound support will make a real difference."
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
The entertainment venues of the future will feature wraparound video screens, perfect audio and the ability to create physical experiences like wind and rain, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
He recognized her dress - a flowery green-and-red wraparound, like the skirt of a Christmas tree.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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