noun · neutral
mural
UK/ˈmjʊərə(ɫ)/US/ˈmʊrəl/MU·ral
a large painting done directly on a wall or ceiling, often in a public place
Examples
“The city commissioned a colourful mural to brighten the subway entrance.”
“She painted a mural on the school wall with the help of local students.”
“Murals can become landmarks and boost community identity.”
Band 8 sentence
“The new mural, painted by local artists, has transformed a drab alley into a vibrant public space.”
Collocations
- public mural
- paint a mural
- community mural
Word family
Common mistakes
wall painting→mural
a mural on the wall of street→a mural on the street wall or on the wall of the street
Say it for a higher band
5wall painting→6fresco→7+mural
Synonyms
fresco
Easily confused
graffiti
“While graffiti covered the alley walls, the commissioned mural on the corner told a community story.”
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