carpeting

noun

car·​pet·​ing ˈkär-pə-tiŋ How to pronounce carpeting (audio)
: material for carpets
also : carpets

Examples of carpeting in a Sentence

The house has wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms.
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Both sides share seagrass carpeting and vintage Turkish kilim rugs underfoot. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024 London’s Porta Romana provided the modern wall sconces and chandeliers dotting the space, which illuminate details such as the kitchen’s marble-top island and nearby turquoise green carpeting. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024 The look is seventies louche, with velvet banquettes and swirly carpeting, the drink menu eccentric. The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024 In keeping with the architect’s original design, there’s also era-appropriate shag carpeting. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carpeting 

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of carpeting was in 1758

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“Carpeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpeting. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

carpeting

noun
car·​pet·​ing ˈkär-pət-iŋ How to pronounce carpeting (audio)
: material for carpets
also : carpet sense 1
wall-to-wall carpeting
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