mural
Mural (noun) means a large picture painted directly onto a wall or ceiling. Example: “The artist spent a month painting a mural on the side of the school.”
How to use mural
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWall art — a painting made directly on a wall rather than on canvas.
Word forms
muraled past tense, muralled past tense, murals plural, murals singular
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The artist spent a month painting a _____ on the side of the school.
Etymology
From French mural, from Latin muralis, from murus ("wall").
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mural” mean?
The word “mural” means a large picture painted directly onto a wall or ceiling. In plain terms, wall art — a painting made directly on a wall rather than on canvas.
How do you pronounce “mural”?
“Mural” is pronounced MYOOR-ruhl (/ˈmjʊɹəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “mural” in a sentence?
Here is “mural” used in a sentence: “The artist spent a month painting a mural on the side of the school.”
What part of speech is “mural”?
Depending on how it is used, “mural” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “mural” come from?
The word “mural” comes from Latin. From French mural, from Latin muralis, from murus ("wall").
Is “mural” a common word?
“Mural” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mural” have?
“Mural” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large picture painted directly onto a wall or ceiling.