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mural

mural

4.1
Something made on a wall for decoration
  • adjective
  • /ˈmjʊrəl/
translation icon : mural
  • The artist specializes in mural decorations for public buildings.

Examples

  • They installed mural tiles to give the kitchen a Mediterranean feel.

  • A mural plaque commemorates the event on the community center's wall.

  • Mural art is stunning!

  • The local artist created a vibrant mural on the side of the library.

  • Children gathered to admire the mural that covered the school wall.

  • During the festival, a colorful mural was unveiled in the town square.

Compounds

wall mural
1 3.2

A large picture painted or printed directly on a wall to decorate it

colorful mural
  • US
1 3.2

A large painted picture on a wall with many bright colors

mural wallpaper
4.4

A large printed paper that covers one wall to make the room's main focus

photo mural
5.4

A large picture printed on wallpaper and put on a wall to decorate a room

Surface Forms

mural positive

Etymology

Mural comes from the Latin murus, which means 'wall'. So mural describes something that is on or related to a wall.