How to Use carpeting in a Sentence

carpeting

noun
  • The house has wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms.
  • Searches of the Rothwell home also turned up wet carpeting that was soaked in bleach.
    Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com, 6 Dec. 2019
  • In reality, my ex was probably learning how to deep clean the carpeting in her house.
    Allison Hope, Health.com, 14 Nov. 2019
  • The original rock wall was restored above a custom 14-foot sofa made to match ivory shag carpeting.
    Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The walls were faux-wood-paneled, the floors a combination of linoleum, wood, and carpeting, the ceiling faux copper.
    Carol Vogel, Town & Country, 3 Dec. 2019
  • Not only does each have new beds, new décor, and new carpeting, but each has been updated with today’s tech-savvy travelers in mind.
    Douglas MacKinnon, orlandosentinel.com, 29 Oct. 2019
  • Authorities allege both the carpeting and the padding underneath it were stained with blood.
    Jeff Truesdell, PEOPLE.com, 18 Nov. 2019
  • Plush carpeting and upholstered walls (in a Quadrille pattern) add extra layers of softness.
    Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 18 Nov. 2019
  • The vibe is trippy, from the carpeting inspired by topographic maps to acid-bright murals of Western landscapes.
    Elaine Glusac, chicagotribune.com, 4 Nov. 2019
  • Pull up a corner of the carpeting (both in the passenger compartment and trunk), to see if there’s water residue or stain marks, signs of rust, and evidence of mold or a musty odor.
    Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Other projects the funds could be used for include upgrading air conditioning, lighting, signage and carpeting at the theaters.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Police found a section of wet carpet inside their home that had been soaked with bleach, as well as blood in the carpeting and the underlying padding, authorities said.
    Fox News, 16 Nov. 2019
  • Bulk trash includes large items such as furniture, appliances, carpeting and any large objects that will not fit into your regular trash container.
    Rich Heileman, cleveland, 15 Nov. 2019
  • Beau had reported her missing days earlier, and was arrested after police found blood- and bleach-soaked carpeting in the couple’s suburban home.
    Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com, 6 Dec. 2019
  • These industrial materials are best known for their use in Teflon and other non-stick pans but are also present in upholstery, carpeting, sealing agents, and textiles.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Nov. 2019
  • The clinicians may recommend modifications to the home to aid the dog’s mobility and prevent re-injury, such as carpeting for a dog that has trouble with traction on slippery floors.
    Karen Angel, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2019
  • And who is left to clean the blood from your carpeting?
    Nancy Brophy, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022
  • The shell of the room is pale peach, its carpeting Sprig Green.
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 23 July 2021
  • My wife helped me with a lot of the trim work at the end, like the carpeting and things like that.
    A.j. Baime, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022
  • Walls were cut open to dry them out and all of the carpeting was ripped out.
    Alex Putterman, courant.com, 4 Nov. 2021
  • The deep red carpeting and ornate decor of the Throne Room looks straight out of a movie.
    Janaya Wecker, Town & Country, 30 Apr. 2022
  • Even the chrome strips that used to hold down the carpeting in the cargo space are replaced.
    Aaron Turpen, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2024
  • Thick carpeting muffles the low growl of the engine and the tireless smacking of the waves on the hull.
    Ian Urbina, The Atlantic, 6 May 2021
  • The kitchen is from the ‘40s, the carpeting needs replacing — with lots of spots from the cat puking.
    Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2021
  • The kitchen is from the '40s, the carpeting needs replacing — with lots of spots from the cat puking.
    Washington Post, 28 June 2021
  • The kitchen is from the ’40s, the carpeting needs replacing – with lots of spots from the cat puking.
    Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 17 Aug. 2021
  • Gone are the red paint, dark carpeting and pleather banquettes.
    Dominic Armato, azcentral, 9 Mar. 2020
  • Upstairs are four of the home’s five bedrooms, all of them decked out in wall-to-wall carpeting.
    James McClain, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Inside the chapel, with the red carpeting leading you to the coffin lays Cokes.
    Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 7 June 2020
  • This rendering shows the leopard-print carpeting that's planned for the stairs and the green room.
    Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 May 2021

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