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

Howard hired an artist in 2023 to paint a mural depicting burger-like flying saucers piloted by aliens shooting ketchup and mustard. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026

The toy and playroom, meanwhile, features a black-and-white mural depicting iconic Los Angeles landmarks, including the Hollywood Hills and Santa Monica Pier. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026

Noun

Outside the brewery, a large mural created by Kansas City artists JT Daniels and Phil Shafer traces the evolution of Black music, connecting the district’s jazz roots to contemporary musical movements. — J.m. Banks november 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026

Lockport artist Kevin Traynor shows a part of a Route 66 mural featuring his father-in-law at the Gaylord Building in Lockport. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

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
• sural
• extramural
• intramural
• intrapleural
• figural

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