mural

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adjective

mu·​ral ˈmyu̇r-əl How to pronounce mural (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or resembling a wall
2
: applied to and made integral with a wall or ceiling surface

mural

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noun

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

Examples of mural in a Sentence

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Adjective
Like her glam, her outfit was also stripped down to a bra and flannel boxers, putting her famous curves and collection of tattoos, including her latest mural arm ink, on full display. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024 Show your love for the environment and learn about the Richmond Rising initiative while enjoying music, food and activities such as gardening, mural painting, games and interactive booths. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mural 

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of mural was in 1561

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Cite this Entry

“Mural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mural. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

mural

1 of 2 adjective
mu·​ral ˈmyu̇r-əl How to pronounce mural (audio)
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 How to pronounce mural (audio)
: attached to and limited to a wall or a cavity
a mural thrombus
mural abscesses
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