Carpet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɑː.pɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carpet is a noun meaning A fabric used as a complete floor covering.
Meaning
A fabric used as a complete floor covering.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) Any surface or cover resembling a carpet or fulfilling its function.
- Any of a number of moths in the geometrid subfamily Larentiinae
- To lay carpet, or to have carpet installed, in an area.
- (transitive) To substantially cover something, as a carpet does; to blanket something.
- (UK) To reprimand.
- (obsolete) A wrought cover for tables.
- (slang, vulgar) A woman's pubic hair.
Example Sentences
the grassy carpet of this plain
After the fire, they carpeted over the blackened hardwood flooring.
Tables and beds covered with copes instead of carpets and coverlets.
The builders were carpeting in the living room when Zadie inspected her new house.
Word Forms
- carpets
- carpeting
- carpeted
Synonyms for carpet
Depending on context, synonyms include rug, carpeting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rug, mat, blanket, tapestry, table, belt.
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