wallpaper

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noun

wall·​pa·​per ˈwȯl-ˌpā-pər 

1

: decorative paper for the walls of a room

2

: the background image or set of images displayed on a computer screen

After becoming a member, the user gets to design a homepage with his or her choice of pictures, music, wallpaper, writing, and information making each page unique.

—Fahiym Ratcliffe

wallpaper

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verb

wallpapered; wallpapering; wallpapers

transitive verb

: to provide the walls of (a room) with wallpaper

intransitive verb

: to put wallpaper on a wall

Examples of wallpaper in a Sentence

Noun

The wallpaper began to peel.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Finally, the fourth floor features the additional bedrooms, one with statement-making wallpaper that covers both the walls and ceilings to dramatic effect. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 June 2024

Customization of the home and lock screen With iOs 18, iPhone users will not only be able to customize their wallpapers but have access to other features as well. —Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2024

Verb

Painting or wallpapering the interior shelves, organizing books by subject or theme, or turning books so their page edges are visible to suit a minimalist design style are all creative options. —Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2024

Trone, who represents Western Maryland in the U.S. House, wallpapered the state with ads. —Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1918, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

wallpaper

noun

wall·​pa·​per

ˈwȯl-ˌpā-pər

: decorative paper for covering the walls of a room

wallpaper verb