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wall hanging

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of wall hanging

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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In the guest room, a wall hanging composed of three separate weavings in a gingham check pattern is embroidered with a series of characters she based on her 5-year-old granddaughter’s drawings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025

An 18th-century wall hanging or bedcover that depicts a tiger’s attack on a deer shows the influence of Persian art, brought into India when the Mughals conquered much of the country in the 16th century.

From Washington Post • May 18, 2022

But rugs and wall hanging tell the stories and absorb memories that slide off every surface of his space.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2022

Ever the artist herself, Mom immediately custom-tailored the background of this already-unique wall hanging in fabrics that matched her living room decor.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2019

Matt was observing this from behind a wall hanging.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer

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