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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As the properties burned, materials such as carpeting, furniture and rubber tires were also incinerated. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025 According to Bonhams, the interior was restored by BB Stile of Italy, with the seats, carpeting, and materials for the console and dash all sourced from the original suppliers. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025 Botanical wallpaper and shag carpeting is one thing—but sometimes the discoveries get truly strange. Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2024 First-floor rooms are outfitted with limestone flooring, while upper levels feature carpeting inspired by the natural patterns of seashells—some offer private patios for poolside enjoyment. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carpeting 

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Jan. 2025.

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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