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

Dutch studio Moooi’s “Memento Moooi Medley ” wallcovering collection was inspired by the accounts of early explorers and the creatures they encountered.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2023

One option is to apply gold leaf or some other metal leaf to the drywall or to use a wallcovering with the same look.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2023

“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

Colored chairs from Bernhardt, bold wallcovering from Trove and vibrant lighting from Niche Modern were among the many bright-hued options at the show.

From Washington Post • Jun. 2, 2015