wall-to-wall

adjective

ˈwȯl-tə-ˈwȯl 

1

: covering the entire floor

wall-to-wall carpeting

2

a

: covering or filling one entire space or time

a party crammed with wall-to-wall bodies

b

: occurring or found everywhere : ubiquitous

Synonyms

• omnipresent
• ubiquitous
• universal

Examples of wall-to-wall in a Sentence

television programming feels as if there are wall-to-wall sitcoms these days

Recent Examples on the Web

The clause offers a distinction between those in security from the rest of staff, potentially preventing the creation of what’s called a wall-to-wall union, one that represents the entire staff—effectively blocking the union’s affiliation with a larger national union. —Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 6 Dec. 2024

Installing Carpet According to Zillow, homes with wall-to-wall carpet sell for slightly less than comparable homes. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024

The open-plan unit came with wall-to-wall carpeting, a washer-dryer and a balcony with interior views. —Michele Lerner, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024

Embarking on its maiden voyage in June 2025 from the hub of Iquitos, Pure Amazon, a sleek 22-guest riverboat from luxury travel operator Abercrombie & Kent, promises views of caimans, sloths, and massive anacondas through panoramic wall-to-wall windows and immersive excursions. —Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

wall-to-wall

adjective

1

: covering the entire floor

wall-to-wall carpeting

2

: filling an entire space

a beach that was wall-to-wall sunbathers