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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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 Feb. 2025
There’s also a wraparound porch that offers up major curb appeal with plenty of room for outdoor entertaining.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
The bathroom and kitchen need some updating, but the house is nicely integrated with its surroundings, including the wraparound porch nestled among the tree line.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 20 Feb. 2025
Those views abound from throughout the house, including the upstairs primary bedroom where French doors open onto a wraparound balcony.
—Sandra Barrera, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The wraparound porch has a putting green, and there’s a lower deck with a fire pit and a tiki bar for the adults.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 Feb. 2025
There’s also a wraparound porch that offers up major curb appeal with plenty of room for outdoor entertaining.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
The bathroom and kitchen need some updating, but the house is nicely integrated with its surroundings, including the wraparound porch nestled among the tree line.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 20 Feb. 2025
Those views abound from throughout the house, including the upstairs primary bedroom where French doors open onto a wraparound balcony.
—Sandra Barrera, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Wraparound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wraparound. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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