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.

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Etymology

Origin of wallcovering

wall + covering

Example Sentences

“Add a little funky, modern wallcovering to the ceiling and boom you’ve got a stunning room at a fraction of the cost to build new.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023

In another project, he considered mounting antiqued mirror on the ceiling, but when the budget wouldn’t allow it, he used a shiny Cole & Son wallcovering called Antique Mirror to achieve a similar effect.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 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