wrap·around
ˈrap-ə-ˌrau̇nd 
1
: made to be wrapped around something and especially the body
a wraparound skirt
2
a
: shaped to follow a contour
especially
: made to curve from the front around to the side
wraparound sunglasses
wraparound terraces
b
: extending laterally to the outermost limits of the field of vision
a wraparound movie screen
1
: a garment (such as a dress) made with a full-length opening and adjusted to the figure by wrapping around
2
: an object that encircles or especially curves and laps over another
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Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
The home's front entrance features imposing steps leading to a wraparound porch with blue flooring.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Both rooms face the water and spill onto a wraparound porch, while four ensuite bedrooms and a powder room are sprinkled throughout.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The 1,117-square-foot Villa Penthouse — with a kitchen, wet bar, walk-in closet, one-bedroom and one and one-half baths — offers private access to Hyde Beach and a wraparound balcony overlooking the pool.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
The home's front entrance features imposing steps leading to a wraparound porch with blue flooring.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
For example: Gigi Hadid yesterday afternoon posed at the opening of a Guest in Residence pop-up in Seoul, dressed in a cashmere robe with soft shoulders and a big wraparound belt with straight-legged jeans, and sockless Miu Miu loafers.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Both rooms face the water and spill onto a wraparound porch, while four ensuite bedrooms and a powder room are sprinkled throughout.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Wraparound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wraparound. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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