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wallpapers

n. C / U
A2 Elementary US //ˈwɔɫˌpeɪpɝz// UK //wˈɔːlpeɪpəz// wall·pa·pers

n. decorative paper for covering the walls of a room, or digital images used as backgrounds on computer and phone screens.

n. decorative paper used for covering the interior walls of rooms; by extension, the background images displayed on the graphical user interface of electronic devices.


SIMPLE

She chose colorful floral wallpapers for the bedroom.

CONTEXTUAL

The interior designer suggested several textured wallpapers to add depth to the living room without using bright colors.

COMPLEX

While traditional wallpapers required messy adhesives and permanent commitment, modern digital versions can be swapped instantly to reflect the user's current mood or aesthetic preference.

Synonyms
Usage

Countable when referring to specific designs or types; uncountable when referring to the material in general.

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