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

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 • Mar. 19, 2024

“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

“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

They commissioned a custom wallcovering on muslin by Ann McGuire Studio.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2015