wraparound

or wrap-a·round

[ rap-uh-round ]

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.

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

/ ˈræpəˌraʊnd /

noun

1. See word wrapping
   computing another name for word wrapping

Word History and Origins

Origin of wraparound¹

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

Example Sentences

The dependable wraparound design means your Powerbeats will stay on your ears, no matter what.

From Time

Cassondra Stratton, 40, was standing on the wraparound balcony of Unit 412, its wide windows facing the open ocean, when she saw the pool deck collapse.

From Washington Post

He gift-wrapped the game-winning goal for Smith, who blew past Schultz and scored on a wraparound shot.

From Washington Post

At the time, Sanchez said that it was unacceptable the city doesn’t have more shelter beds and that city leaders were trying to acquire Oceanside Shores’ old property to create more beds with wraparound services.

From Voice of San Diego

FEMA allows reimbursement for lodging and wraparound services, including security and meals.

From Voice of San Diego

She wore a wraparound lab coat, and stood on a small centralized pedestal.

From The Daily Beast

He wears a jacket that looks three sizes too big and a wraparound cotton ma-awis.

From The Daily Beast

The wraparound counter surrounding the kitchen also makes the meal very interactive.

From The Daily Beast

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