Axminster

noun

Ax·​min·​ster ˈaks-ˌmin(t)-stər How to pronounce Axminster (audio)
: a machine-woven carpet with pile tufts inserted mechanically in a variety of textures and patterns

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The show additionally incorporated elements such as family photos, an Axminster carpet, and handbells. News Desk, Artforum, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Axminster, town in England

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Axminster was in 1842

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“Axminster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Axminster. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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