wallpaper

English

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) Decorative paper-like material used to cover the inner walls of buildings.
  • (countable) A roll of such paper.
  • (countable) A style or design of such material.
  • (uncountable) Anything that serves as a background or part of the surroundings.
  • (computing) An image or tiled pattern used as the background of a computer desktop.
  • (television) Generic footage of a building or location that may be used in the background of a related news report.
  • (philately) Gaudy mass-produced stamps, typically of little or no value and only produced for sale to collectors.
  • (CB radio) A radio operator's collection of awards and QSL cards.

Etymology

Compound from English wall (boil) + English paper.

Origin

English

paper

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