mural

1 of 2

adjective

mu·​ral ˈmyu̇r-əl 

1

: of, relating to, or resembling a wall

2

: applied to and made integral with a wall or ceiling surface

mural

2 of 2

noun

: a mural work of art (such as a painting)

muralist

ˈmyu̇r-ə-list 

noun

Examples of mural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

To create the true Odie B’s vibe at the new space, the team tapped mural artist Jolt, founder of Guerrilla Garden, who also did the graffiti-style art at the original location. —Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025

The mural book will be released during Mamba Week, a week-long celebration honoring the Hall of Fame NBA player. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025

Noun

My personal favorites are the more inscrutable pieces like the Black Cat Tips mural on Charlotte Avenue. —Adam Tamburin, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025

The complex’s former chapel has towering domed ceilings and flat benches in place of pews, where visitors lie gazing at the murals, absorbing their expansive story. —Freda Moon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin muralis, from murus wall — more at munition

First Known Use

Adjective

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1908, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

mural

1 of 2 adjective

mu·​ral ˈmyu̇r-əl 

1

: of or relating to a wall

2

: applied to and made part of a wall surface

a mural painting

mural

2 of 2 noun

: a mural work of art

Medical Definition

mural

adjective

mu·​ral ˈmyu̇r-əl 

: attached to and limited to a wall or a cavity

a mural thrombus

mural abscesses