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wallcovering

American  
[wawl-kuhv-er-ing] / ˈwɔlˌkʌv ər ɪŋ /
Or wall covering

noun

  1. a flexible sheet of sized paper, fabric, plastic, etc., usually laminated and printed with a repeat pattern, for pasting on a wall as decoration and protection.


Etymology

Origin of wallcovering

wall + covering

Example Sentences

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This fashion statement, which comes from the wallcovering company Arte, is 51 inches wide and $650 per linear yard.

From Seattle Times Mar. 19, 2024

She cites a new wallpaper from French design house deGournay “made of embroidered silk, embellished with shells. Elitis has a vinyl wallcovering that simulates beautiful embroidery.”

From Seattle Times Jul. 26, 2023

Mr. Varney’s design empire also included the textile and wallcovering company Carleton V Ltd.

From Washington Post Jul. 21, 2022

“You can easily refresh existing millwork by adding a wallcovering, textile or a fun paint color.”

From Washington Times Apr. 1, 2021

In this Pennsylvania space, he enlisted various textures—a cashmere throw, silk curtains and wallcovering, striéd wool carpet—in muted shades of gray, cream, white and pale blue.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 11, 2018

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