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Definition of wraparound

wraparound

/ˈræp.əˌraʊnd/
wrap · a · round

Plural:wraparounds
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wraparound Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Designed to wrap around the body, an object, or a structure, or curving continuously from the front around to the sides or back.

Example

"The historic Victorian house features a spacious wraparound porch overlooking the garden."


2

Providing comprehensive, coordinated support across multiple areas of need, especially in healthcare, education, or social services.

Example

"The school district implemented wraparound services to support students and their families with both academic and mental health resources."


3

In computing, relating to a feature in which data or a cursor exceeding the end of a line, screen, or memory buffer automatically continues at the beginning.

Example

"The text editor uses a wraparound search function so that queries automatically continue from the top of the document."

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• noun

1

A garment, such as a skirt, dress, or robe, that is worn by wrapping it around the body and fastening it at the waist or side.

Example

"She wore a lightweight cotton wraparound over her swimsuit while walking along the beach."


2

A printed cover, dust jacket, or advertisement band that folds completely around both the front and back of a book, magazine, or newspaper.

Example

"The Sunday edition of the newspaper was distributed with a glossy promotional wraparound."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wraparound. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wraparound
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