Wall Hanging

Pronunciation: /wɔl ˈhæŋɪŋ/

Definitions of wall hanging

noun an object that is suspended from a wall for decorative purposes

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a new wall hanging for my living room.

A2 She made a beautiful wall hanging using recycled materials.

B1 The wall hanging added a pop of color to the room.

B2 I'm thinking of creating a DIY wall hanging for my bedroom.

C1 The intricate design of the wall hanging was truly impressive.

C2 The artist specialized in creating unique and one-of-a-kind wall hangings.

Examples of wall hanging in a Sentence

formal The museum displayed a beautiful wall hanging made by a local artist.

informal I bought a new wall hanging for my living room to add some color.

slang Check out this cool wall hanging I found at the thrift store.

figurative The tapestry served as a wall hanging, symbolizing unity and peace.

Grammatical Forms of wall hanging

• plural: wall hangings
• comparative: more wall hanging
• superlative: most wall hanging
• present tense: wall hang
• future tense: will wall hang
• perfect tense: have wall hung
• continuous tense: is wall hanging
• singular: wall hanging
• positive degree: wall hanging
• infinitive: to wall hang
• gerund: wall hanging
• participle: wall hung

Origin and Evolution of wall hanging

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'wall hanging' originated from the practice of hanging textiles or tapestries on walls for decorative or functional purposes.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to tapestries or textiles specifically designed to hang on walls, the term 'wall hanging' has evolved to encompass a wider range of decorative items such as macrame, quilts, or woven art pieces that are hung on walls for aesthetic purposes.