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

While working at the 16th street health center, Pérez often returned to the mural site to host arts and craft sessions, open discussions and other community events with neighbors and other nonprofits. —Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025

Culminating on Saturday, the Chroma Zone mural festival is showcasing new works of large-scale wall art painted by artists throughout the summer. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025

Noun

The spot, decked out with neon lights, a disco ball, giant murals and video screens, plays music from the ‘80s-2000s. —Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025

The walls in the room are decorated with murals by Oscar-winning French artist Marcel Vertès. —Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 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