wraparound

American  

[rap-uh-round] / ˈræp əˌraʊnd /

Or wrap-around

adjective

1. (of a garment) made to fold around or across the body so that one side of the garment overlaps the other forming the closure.

2. extending in a curve from the front around to the sides.

   a wraparound windshield.

3. of, relating to, or arranged under a wraparound mortgage.

   wraparound financing.

4. all-inclusive; comprehensive.

   a wraparound insurance plan.

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noun

1. a wraparound object.

2. outsert.

3. Printing. a thin metal, plastic, or rubber plate made flat and then wrapped around a cylinder for printing on a rotary press.

4. word wrap.

5. British. book jacket.

wraparound British  

/ ˈræpəˌraʊnd /

noun

1. computing another name for word wrapping

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Etymology

Origin of wraparound

First recorded in 1965–70; adj., noun use of verb phrase wrap around (something)

Example Sentences

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

They have 28 speakers, wraparound screens, an AI assistant and an entertainment system for Karaoke or playing Sony PlayStation games.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

"The structured wraparound care support focuses on good nutrition to support health and increasing physical activity," a spokesperson added.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

She then went to her wraparound balcony, which features several seating areas, flowers, and panoramic views of the city.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

It’s a pale blue bungalow with a wraparound porch.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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