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

Diadenko said that the mural project falls short of what the country really needs and wishes Musk would fund mental health support. —Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026

The Fan Zone will feature a live mural series, an opportunity for fans to leave their handprints on an oversized football, a pop-up portrait studio and even trivia. —Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026

Noun

Officials said the exhibit will feature a customized collection of specimens, artifacts, murals and artwork curated by the Kauffman Museum at Bethel College in Kansas. —Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026

Conrad Albrizio murals, each 60 feet long. —Kara Newman, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 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
• 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