flooring

noun

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

Examples of flooring in a Sentence

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This cordless Ryobi vacuum effectively removes stubborn dog and cat hair from carpets and flooring. The Home Depot, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Inside, smooth hardwood flooring runs throughout the main living areas, where a large fireplace anchors the great room alongside intimate seating areas. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 June 2026 Knee-high floodwater forced them to tear out flooring, drywall, furniture, bedding and appliances. Tammy Webber, Fortune, 23 June 2026 Knee-high floodwater forced them to tear out flooring, drywall, furniture, bedding and appliances. CBS News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for flooring

Word History

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 27 Jun. 2026.

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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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