Definition

To cover a wall or room with decorative paper.

Example

They decided to wallpaper the living room with a floral design.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I’ve been thinking about how to wallpaper my living room.

That sounds like a fun project! What style do you have in mind?

I want something bright and cheerful to liven it up.

Great idea! A nice wallpaper can really change the mood of a room.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of paper that is used to cover and decorate the walls of a room, often printed with patterns or colors.

Example

She chose a beautiful floral wallpaper for the living room.

Conversation

Have you seen the new wallpaper in my living room?

Yeah, it looks amazing! I love the colors you chose.

Thanks! I wanted something that would brighten up the space.

Definition

To cover a surface, usually a wall, with decorative paper or material.

Example

They decided to wallpaper the living room to give it a fresh look.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was thinking about how we should wallpaper the living room next weekend.

That sounds like a fun project! What color do you have in mind?

I’m leaning towards a light blue, something calming.

Root Explanation

Wallpaper → It is formed from "wall" (from Old English *weall*, meaning a structure that encloses or divides) and "paper" (from Latin *papyrus*, meaning a material made from the pith of the papyrus plant used for writing). The word "wallpaper" refers to a material used to cover and decorate the walls of a room.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'structure that encloses' ('wall') being covered with a 'writing material' ('paper') — that's why wallpaper is used to decorate walls.

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