decal

noun

de·cal | \ ˈdē-ˌkal

, di-ˈkal; Canadian usually ˈde-kəl

Definition of decal

: a picture, design, or label made to be transferred (as to glass) from specially prepared paper

Examples of decal in a Sentence

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The bikes are black and decorated with blue Citi Bike decals that sport a lightning bolt. — Paul Berger, WSJ, "Citi Bike Goes Electric, Giving Riders Uphill Relief," 20 Aug. 2018 Sparkling against her mauve reptile Roberto Cavalli dress and matching clutch, Lopez’s talons were emblazoned with a variety of one hundred-dollar bill decals and dotted with micro rhinestones to light-catching effect. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "Jennifer Lopez’s Next-Level “Dinero” Manicure Is Worth a Double Take at the Billboard Music Awards," 21 May 2018 Among the items: a Nazi swastika pendant, and a hangman’s noose decal, a cross burning baby onesie. — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, "Amazon blasted for offering merchandise promoting white supremacy," 6 July 2018 As a news helicopter followed the covered vehicle, the wind blew the tarp off, revealing windows packed with decals of Donald Trump and other Republican figures. — Bijan Stephen, The Verge, "That Trump tank meme on Cesar Sayoc’s van was made as a joke, creator says," 26 Oct. 2018 The water basin itself is inlaid with butterfly mosaics, while the surrounding glass walls and floors feature pill decals. — Christina Liao, Vogue, "Inside the World’s Most Expensive Hotel Suite, Designed by Damien Hirst," 1 Mar. 2019 Instead, football players will wear helmet decals with her initials to mourn the loss. — Lucia I. Suarez Sang, Fox News, "Celia Barquin Arozamena's hometown in Spain mourns her death: 'She was in the best moment of her life'," 19 Sep. 2018 This week, Starbucks unveiled a collection of decals in collaboration with SkinnyDip London. — Tess Garcia, Teen Vogue, "Starbucks and SkinnyDip London Collaborated on Pumpkin Spice Latte Nail Decals," 13 Oct. 2018 Roughly 60 decals were installed last week and can be found on a stretch of the boulevard from Colorado Street to the 134 Freeway. — Andy Nguyen, latimes.com, "Street decals bring safety messages for Glendale pedestrians," 1 May 2018

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