specifically: the part from the front of the stage to the parquet circle
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The Paris Suite is the epitome of refinement, with Louis XV and XVI furniture, embroidered silk drapes, and the same wood parquet as in Versailles.—Town & Country, 7 Oct. 2022 Each comes fully furnished with gorgeous contemporary furniture, modern finishes and parquet wooden floors.—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2022
Noun
The oak parquet laid in a herringbone pattern (from Chêne de l’Est) is paired with Strong White paint on the walls and All White on the ceiling (Farrow & Ball).—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024 The two are standing shoulder-to-shoulder on TD Garden’s parquet floor Tuesday, moments before Silver was set to hand championship rings to the Boston Celtics.—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for parquet
Word History
Etymology
Noun
French, from Middle French, small enclosure, from parc park
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