wallpaper

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: wallpapers · wallpapering · wallpapered

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Decorative paper-like material used to cover the inner walls of buildings.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A roll of such paper.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To cover (a wall, a room, etc) with wallpaper.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “wallpaper” mean?

Decorative paper-like material used to cover the inner walls of buildings.

Is “wallpaper” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.