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

After Molina’s landlord installed a plywood base, Bolding started on the mural several days later. —Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026

Named after a mural project Norice launched in 2017 by the same name to create massive murals with inspirational messages, the 93-minute documentary is now streaming on major online platforms. —Richard Guzman, Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026

Noun

There's the faded mural of Mount Lookout just below the ceiling. —Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026

Wander the streets of hip, artsy Wynwood to take in the country’s densest concentration of murals, or experience Little Havana’s vibrant plazas, domino games, and authentic Cuban eateries. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 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