mural

1 of 2

adjective

mu·​ral ˈmyu̇r-əl 

1

: of, relating to, or resembling a wall

2

: applied to and made integral with a wall or ceiling surface

mural

2 of 2

noun

: a mural work of art (such as a painting)

muralist

ˈmyu̇r-ə-list 

noun

Examples of mural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The latest mural drop by graffiti artist Banksy, which appeared on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice building in central London over the weekend, has been scrubbed away by court authorities—never to be seen again. —Rebecca Schneid, Time, 10 Sep. 2025

City leadership has funded various mural projects, including Williams’ and one by Indiana University Northwest students that will be on the former Sears building. —Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025

Noun

In true Charlie Kirk fashion, a group of young people took matters into their own hands after a mural honoring the late conservative leader was defaced with vile messages. —Lorraine Taylor, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Gravinese said the mural is about cosmic creation. —Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin muralis, from murus wall — more at munition

First Known Use

Adjective

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mural

• crural
• dural
• jural
• neural
• pleural
• plural
• rural
• extramural
• intramural
• intrapleural
• figural
• flexural

Kids Definition

mural

1 of 2 adjective

mu·​ral ˈmyu̇r-əl 

1

: of or relating to a wall

2

: applied to and made part of a wall surface

a mural painting

mural

2 of 2 noun

: a mural work of art

Medical Definition

mural

adjective

mu·​ral ˈmyu̇r-əl 

: attached to and limited to a wall or a cavity

a mural thrombus

mural abscesses