flooring

noun

floor·​ing ˈflȯr-iŋ How to pronounce flooring (audio)
1
: floor, base
2
: material for floors

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Linoleum flooring is made with natural materials like cork, limestone, and linseed oil. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025 The retailer applied the innovative flooring solution to stores in Vienna and Madrid. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2025 Throughout the building, terrazzo flooring highlights traditional Italian craft and nods to the brand’s roots in the Veneto region. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025 This could range from cosmetic upgrades, such as new paint and flooring, to more significant renovations that enhance the property’s appeal, like upgrading amenities or improving energy efficiency. Veena Jetti, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flooring

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First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of flooring was in 1624

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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flooring. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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flooring

noun
floor·​ing ˈflōr-iŋ How to pronounce flooring (audio)
ˈflȯr-
1
2
: material for floors

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