Pronunciation: ˌ o ̇ l- ə - ' rau ̇ nd
Variant: also all-round \ ' o ̇ l- ' rau ̇ nd \
Function: adjective
Date: 1867
1 : considered in or encompassing all aspects : COMPREHENSIVE <the best all-around performance so far>
2 : competent in many fields <an all-around performer>
3 : having general utility or merit <an all-around tool>
– all around adverb