carpet

noun

car·​pet ˈkär-pət 

1

: a heavy often tufted fabric used as a floor covering

also : a floor covering made of this fabric

2

: a surface or layer resembling or suggesting a carpet

carpet verb

Phrases

on the carpet

: before an authority for censure or reproof

got called on the carpet by his boss

Examples of carpet in a Sentence

We bought a new carpet for the bedroom.

Which brand of carpet did you choose?

The ground was covered by a carpet of leaves.

Recent Examples on the Web

The couple and Blue Ivy posed alongside Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, on the carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday night. —Jack Smart, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024

Rodrigo posed on the carpet and inside the venue with fellow pop girl phenomenons Charli xcx, Laufey, and Caroline Polachek. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024

As one of entertainment’s favorite couples, Rocky and Rihanna were photographed together on the carpet, chatting about their children, their relationship, and the seamless connection between music and fashion. —Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024

Score up to $200 off a Dyson vacuum, or grab a Bissell carpet cleaner to get rid of stains on your rugs and furniture. —Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French carpite, from Old Italian carpita, from carpire to pluck, modification of Latin carpere to pluck — more at harvest

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing carpet

• Brussels carpet
• call (someone) on the carpet
• carpet beetle
• carpet bomb
• carpet slipper
• carpet sweeper
• magic carpet
• red carpet
• roll out the red carpet
• sweep (something) under the carpet
• tapestry carpet

Kids Definition

carpet

noun

car·​pet ˈkär-pət 

1

: a heavy fabric used especially as a floor covering

2

: a covering like a carpet

carpet verb