wallcovering

or wall cov·er·ing

[ wawl-kuhv-er-ing ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wallcovering¹

wall + covering

Example Sentences

Moments, a woven wallcovering created from pandan leaves — a plant used in cooking and medicine and even as an air freshener — is a recent offering of Omexco, an eco-conscious Belgian company.

From Seattle Times

This fashion statement, which comes from the wallcovering company Arte, is 51 inches wide and $650 per linear yard.

From Seattle Times

“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

Other moths, moon orchids and lilies-of-dusk tumble across an embossed, suede-like wallcovering.

From Seattle Times

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