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wraparound

wrap·a·round
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rap-uh-round]
    • /ˈræp əˌraʊnd/
    • /ˈræp.ə.raʊnd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rap-uh-round]
    • /ˈræp əˌraʊnd/

Definitions of wraparound word

  • adjective wraparound (of a garment) made to fold around or across the body so that one side of the garment overlaps the other forming the closure. 1
  • adjective wraparound extending in a curve from the front around to the sides: a wraparound windshield. 1
  • adjective wraparound of, relating to, or arranged under a wraparound mortgage: wraparound financing. 1
  • adjective wraparound all-inclusive; comprehensive: a wraparound insurance plan. 1
  • noun wraparound a wraparound object. 1
  • noun wraparound outsert. 1

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Origin of wraparound

First appearance:

before 1965
One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70; adj., noun use of verb phrase wrap around (something)

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Parts of speech for Wraparound

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

wraparound popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Synonyms for wraparound

noun wraparound

  • robe — a long, loose or flowing gown or outer garment worn by men or women as ceremonial dress, an official vestment, or garb of office.
  • kimono — a loose, wide-sleeved robe, fastened at the waist with a wide sash, characteristic of Japanese costume.
  • smock — a loose, lightweight overgarment worn to protect the clothing while working.
  • housecoat — a woman's robe or dresslike garment in various lengths, for casual wear about the house.
  • negligee — a dressing gown or robe, usually of sheer fabric and having soft, flowing lines, worn by women.

Top questions with wraparound

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