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

She said providing housing isn’t enough and would support initiatives like Corazon del Valle in Panorama City, which provides wraparound services along with housing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The discontinued vehicles were to have 28 speakers, wraparound screens, an AI assistant and an entertainment system for Karaoke or playing Sony PlayStation games.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

A food shop costs around 25% less than in regular supermarkets, and the charity also provides "wraparound support" with courses on debt or managing mental health.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Next I grab a silver, shimmery shirt and a black wraparound skirt.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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