flooring

noun

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

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VOCs are found in plenty of household material, from carpet and vinyl flooring to wood products and plastic. Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025 Then there is the foam insulation, vinyl flooring, laminate countertops, and the synthetic textiles in curtains and carpets and many of the clothes in your closet. Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025 Other show features include on-site dog and cat pet adoptions, orchid sales, spa and hot tub sales, outdoor storage, windows, doors, roofing, energy-efficient home products, flooring, interior organization, art, edibles and more. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2025 Highlights of the digs include its terra-cotta and oak parquet flooring, in addition to its five fireplaces, two stately staircases, library, and elevator. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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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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