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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As I stood on a spectacular wraparound balcony on about the 20th floor, looking out on the azure waters of Biscayne Bay beneath me, I did some rough calculations.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Funded through Chan’s philanthropy with her husband Mark Zuckerberg, the private, tuition-free school aimed to support the “whole child” through wraparound services, including free dental checkups, early-intervention screenings and wellness coaching for parents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 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
The launch comes as the planetarium unveiled plans for the UK and Ireland's first wraparound and completely immersive LED dome theatre.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
She was wearing the top half of a blue bathing suit and a Hawaiian-style wraparound skirt.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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