mural
word
Definition
A large picture or artwork that is painted or applied directly on a wall, often found in public spaces or buildings.
Usage & Nuances
'Mural' is usually used for large, wall-based artworks, not for small pictures or framed paintings. Common with public art, schools, or community projects. Not used for wallpaper or general wall decorations.
Spanish: muralPortuguese (BR): muralPortuguese (PT): muralChinese (Simplified): 壁画Chinese (Traditional): 壁畫Hindi: दीवार चित्रArabic: جداريةBengali: ম্যুরাল - দেয়ালচিত্রRussian: фреска - настенная росписьJapanese: 壁画（へきが）Vietnamese: bức tranh tường - tranh tườngKorean: 벽화Turkish: duvar resmi - duvar tablosuUrdu: دیوار پر تصویر - میورلIndonesian: mural - lukisan dinding
Example Sentences
The school painted a mural on the gym wall.
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A beautiful mural covers the side of the building.
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They took photos in front of the colorful mural.
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The new café downtown has a stunning mural on its outside wall.
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Artists from the community worked together to create the massive mural downtown.
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Every time I walk past that mural, I notice something new in the details.
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