wall hanging

noun

1. a tapestry, carpet, or similar object hung against a wall as decoration; arras.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wall hanging¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

We’ve selected the best macrame wall hangings whether you are looking for a large scale curtain panel, or smaller decorative pieces.

From Popular-Science

Sure, you can by posters and other cheap wall-hanging on Amazon.

From The Daily Beast

I sit there at the Springs, and look at that smoke wall hanging over the water, and wonder what goes on up there.

From Project Gutenberg

Better homes had wall hanging and cupboards displaying plate.

From Project Gutenberg

Trigger saw her then, standing in a small half-opened door across the room, where a wall hanging had been folded away.

From Project Gutenberg

Another section of wall hanging had folded aside, and a wide door stood open behind it.

From Project Gutenberg

His eyes traced the intricate red-on-red floral pattern of a damask wall hanging.

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