decal

[ dee-kal, dih-kal ]

noun

1. a specially prepared paper bearing a picture or design for transfer to wood, metal, glass, etc.
2. the picture or design itself.

verb (used with object)

, de·caled or de·called, de·cal·ing or de·cal·ling.

1. to apply decals on.

decal

/ dɪˈkæl; ˈdiːkæl /

noun

1. See decalcomania
   short for decalcomania

verb

1. to transfer (a design) by decalcomania

Word History and Origins

Origin of decal¹

First recorded in 1950–55; shortened form of decalcomania

Example Sentences

When Pecorella later asked Finger if he would design the helmet decal, Finger remembered this trip and knew how much it meant to his teammate.

From Washington Post

Further screen protection is available in the form of either hard plastic screen covers or soft clear decals that go over the Switch screen.

From Popular-Science

Of course, Covid-19 precautions were taken, including decals noting a 6-foot distance between visitors, branded masks and limits to same-party groups upon entry, according to Cindy Wang, senior director of brand marketing.

From Digiday

The NCAA doesn’t even devote decent floor decals to the women’s games, decals that denote this is a championship event.

From Washington Post

The Texas Scorecard video shows light reflecting off the top of case, consistent with the decals on the case shown by WXYZ.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• emblem