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

Another structure nearby has a curved wall with mural paintings of geometric designs in blue, yellow, and red. —Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2024

Recreating a runway to showcase the fashion Paris is known for, a group of drag queens appeared on screen positioned similarly to how Jesus and his Twelve Apostles are depicted in Leonardo da Vinci’s mural painting. —Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 July 2024

Noun

In recent years, though, the murals colors had faded and the bottom part of the mural had been tagged. —Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024

The defacement of the mural was condemned across Italy’s political spectrum. —Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2024

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

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