Meaning of the word wallpaper in English
What does wallpaper mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wallpaper
US /ˈwɑːlˌpeɪ.pɚ/
UK /ˈwɑːlˌpeɪ.pɚ/
Noun
1.
paper pasted in strips over a wall or ceiling to form an interior decorative covering
Example:
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We chose a floral wallpaper for the living room.
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The old wallpaper was peeling off the walls.
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2.
a background image on the screen of a computer or mobile device
Example:
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I changed my desktop wallpaper to a picture of the mountains.
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You can customize your phone's wallpaper with your favorite photos.
Verb
1.
to apply wallpaper to (a wall or room)
Example:
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We decided to wallpaper the entire bedroom ourselves.
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It took them two days to wallpaper the living room.
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