flooring

noun

floor·​ing ˈflȯr-iŋ How to pronounce flooring (audio)
Synonyms of flooringnext
1
: floor, base
2
: material for floors

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The Daniel’s Mill, which opened as a thread manufacturer in the Civil War era, requires the most work because one of its subsequent owners manufactured fire retardant paint, a process that contaminated the rafters, support beams, flooring and more. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026 Customers there have complained about poor installation with visible gaps around the flooring, as well as some customer service issues that are likely related to the company’s outsourcing practices. Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 The chemicals provide flexibility in children’s toys, art supplies, food storage containers, vinyl flooring, shower curtains, garden hoses, medical devices and more. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026 Many viewers focused less on the aesthetic disappointment and more on the potential risks hidden in the unexpected flooring. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flooring

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of flooring was in 1624

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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flooring. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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flooring

noun
floor·​ing ˈflōr-iŋ How to pronounce flooring (audio)
ˈflȯr-
1
2
: material for floors

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