carpeting

noun

car·​pet·​ing ˈkär-pə-tiŋ How to pronounce carpeting (audio)
: material for carpets
also : carpets

Examples of carpeting in a Sentence

The house has wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms.
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Vacuum and spot-shampoo the carpeting and carpeted floor mats using a home rug-cleaning spray to avoid permanent stains from ground-in mud or road salt. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 The carpeting, the concession stands look the same, but the community houses each have their own individual flair, almost. Mackenzie Farkus, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025 This is especially true in rooms with wall-to-wall carpeting or heavy window treatments that trap dust. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025 Thousands of roses and matching carpeting also were utilized within the presentation space which was filled to the brim. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for carpeting

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of carpeting was in 1758

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“Carpeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpeting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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carpeting

noun
car·​pet·​ing ˈkär-pət-iŋ How to pronounce carpeting (audio)
: material for carpets
also : carpet sense 1
wall-to-wall carpeting

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