Mural vs. Poster

A mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other permanent surfaces. A distinguishing characteristic of mural painting is that the architectural elements of the given space are harmoniously incorporated into the picture.

A poster is a temporary promotion of an idea, product, or event put up in a public space for mass consumption. Typically, posters include both textual and graphic elements, although a poster may be either wholly graphical or wholly text.

A very large image, such as a painting or enlarged photograph, applied directly to a wall or ceiling.

A large, usually printed placard, bill, or announcement, often illustrated, that is posted to advertise or publicize something.

Of, relating to, or resembling a wall.

An artistic work, often a reproduction of an original painting or photograph, printed on a large sheet of paper.

Painted on or applied to a wall.

One that posts bills or notices.

A large painting, usually drawn on a wall.

One that travels in speed or with haste.

Of or relating to a wall; on, or in, or against a wall.

A picture of a celebrity, an event etc., intended to be attached to a wall.

Resembling a wall; perpendicular or steep.

An advertisement to be posted on a pole, wall etc. to advertise something.

To create a mural.

(internet) One who posts a message.

Of or pertaining to a wall; being on, or in, a wall; growing on, or against, a wall; as, a mural quadrant.

A shot that hits a goalpost, scoring one point.

Resembling a wall; perpendicular or steep; as, a mural precipice.

A shot that hits a goalpost instead of passing into the goal.

a painting that is applied to a wall surface

(basketball) A dunk over a defending player.

of or relating to walls;

(dated) A posthorse.

(archaic) A swift traveller; a courier.

(transitive) To decorate with posters.

A large bill or placard intended to be posted in public places.

One who posts bills; a billposter.

One who posts, or travels expeditiously; a courier.

A post horse.

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement;

someone who pastes up bills or placards on walls or billboards

a horse kept at an inn or post house for use by mail carriers or for rent to travelers