mural
noun
a large picture painted or affixed directly on a wall or ceiling.
murals
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pluralof mural.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Whitney’s presentation—without soothsayers, murals or drapes—is decidedly more neutral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Famed for its Chicano murals, Estrada Courts is one of Rosales’ muses; her photos of it appear in “East of the River.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Bright white flags of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan have been installed this week across the capital Kabul, where new murals declare: "Independence is a sign of dignity, pride and identity".
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Banksy, who emerged from Bristol's graffiti scene in the 1990s and became one of the world's most famous street artists, is known for murals and installations that often appear overnight and attract large crowds.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The murals were bursting to life, and everyone around her was like la di da, another day at the club.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
