wraparound
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Designed to be wrapped around the body and tied.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹæpɚˈaʊnd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
of clothing
Designed to be wrapped around the body and tied
of windowslensesetc.
That extends around a corner or bend
Serving to surround or bookend something else.
noun
A label or advertising display that wraps around a container.
A garment that is wrapped around the body and tied.
Word wrap, the word processing feature that moves text on to the next line if it will not fit on the current one.
Wrapping of numerical value in case of underflow or overflow
“In C# the addition of integers is unchecked, so wraparound occurs if the resulting value is beyond the representable range.”
An extension to a property that combines side and rear extensions.
A segment where material featuring one person (such as a reporter) is introduced and concluded by another person.
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This meaning: (of clothing) designed to be wrapped around the body and tied
Used this way, wraparound is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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