WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
ˈall-aˌround or all-round,
adj. [before a noun]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- able to do many things;
versatile:an all-around athlete. - broadly applicable:an all-around education.
- being so in all matters:an all-around good guy.
all-a•round
(ôl′ə round′),USA pronunciation adj.
- able to do many things;
versatile:an all-around player. - broadly applicable;
not specialized:an all-around education. - inclusive;
comprehensive;
complete:an all-around failure.
- 1720–30