mural — a large picture painted or affixed directly on a wall or ceiling
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large picture painted or affixed directly on a wall or ceiling
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmjʊrəl/
Example Sentences
- The café owner commissioned a mural of giant coffee beans to make customers feel like they're swimming in espresso.
- The hospital's children's ward features a cheerful mural with cartoon animals wearing doctor coats.
- Many buildings in the downtown area display murals created by local artists.
mural
NOUN[/ˈmjʊrəl/]
a large picture painted or affixed directly on a wall or ceiling
A mural artist painting a large colorful design directly on a brick wall
The mural blooms on walls so rural, drawn by plural hands in neural patterns, creating art that's cultural and multispectral
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'muralis,' derived from 'murus' meaning 'wall.' The word entered English in the 15th century to describe artwork applied directly to walls.
Breakdown
mur- (wall, from Latin murus) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = mural (relating to a wall)
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📝Examples
“The café owner commissioned a mural of giant coffee beans to make customers feel like they're swimming in espresso.”
“The hospital's children's ward features a cheerful mural with cartoon animals wearing doctor coats.”
“Many buildings in the downtown area display murals created by local artists.”
“The restaurant's bathroom mural shows famous historical figures having dinner together.”
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