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wallpaper

/ˌwɔlˈpeɪpər/

/ˈwɔlpeɪpe/

Other forms: wallpapers; wallpapered; wallpapering

Definitions of wallpaper
  1. noun
    a decorative paper for the walls of rooms
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    type of:
    paper
    a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
  2. verb
    cover with wallpaper
    synonyms: paper
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    type of:
    cover
    provide with a covering or cause to be covered
Pronunciation
US

/ˌwɔlˈpeɪpər/

UK

/ˈwɔlpeɪpe/

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