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

She cites a new wallpaper from French design house deGournay “made of embroidered silk, embellished with shells. Elitis has a vinyl wallcovering that simulates beautiful embroidery.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 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