wallpaper
/'wɔ:l,peipə/
Definition
Noun:
- A decorative paper for the walls of rooms: "Wallpaper" refers to a material, typically sold in rolls, that is pasted onto interior walls and ceilings as a decorative covering. It often features patterns, colors, or images.
Verb:
- To cover with wallpaper: The action of applying wallpaper to a surface, such as a wall or ceiling, as a form of decoration or renovation.
Examples of Usage
Noun:
- We chose a floral wallpaper for the bedroom.
- The old wallpaper was peeling in the corners of the room.
Verb:
- They decided to wallpaper the hallway themselves.
- I will wallpaper this accent wall over the weekend.
Advanced Usage
- "To be like wallpaper" (idiomatic): To be so familiar, common, or ever-present as to be unnoticed or taken for granted, similar to background scenery.
- The constant hum of the city traffic was like wallpaper to the longtime residents.
Variants and Related Words
Wallpapering (gerund/noun): The process or activity of applying wallpaper.
- Wallpapering requires patience and precision.
Wallpapered (adjective): Describing a surface that has been covered with wallpaper.
- The wallpapered dining room looked elegant.
Synonyms
- Noun: Wall covering, wall liner.
- Verb: Paper, line, cover.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- Wallpaper over: To cover or conceal something, often a problem or flaw, with a superficial solution, much like applying wallpaper over a damaged wall.
- The company tried to wallpaper over the scandal with a new advertising campaign.
Related Idioms
- A wallpaper job: A task or repair done in a superficial or temporary manner to hide problems rather than fix them properly.
- The quick paint fix was just a wallpaper job; the underlying crack will reappear.
Noun
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a decorative paper for the walls of rooms
Verb
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cover with wallpaper
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