rug

noun

ˈrəg 

1

: lap robe

2

: a piece of thick heavy fabric that usually has a nap or pile and is used as a floor covering

3

: a floor mat of an animal pelt

a bearskin rug

4

slang : toupee sense 1

5

British : a blanket for an animal (such as a horse or dog)

Synonyms of rug

• wig
• toupee
• hairpiece

Examples of rug in a Sentence

I accidentally spilled wine on the rug.

You could tell that he was wearing a rug.

Recent Examples on the Web

Alaturca House boasts stacks of shelves stocked full of traditional Turkish rugs, whilst Karadeniz Antik is known for their collection of statues, and Samdan Antique has an impressive selection of midcentury furniture. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

Pair it with colorful art, rugs, and wall paint for an eclectic feel. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026

The couples also received household items, including beds, mattresses, blankets, bed sheets and rugs. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

There are plenty of cute rugs out there, but some are more geared toward dorm life than others. — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English *rug rag, tuft, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect rugga coarse rug, Old Norse rǫgg tuft

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rug

• cut a rug
• flokati rug
• lie like a rug
• Oriental rug
• prayer rug
• pull the rug from under
• rug rat
• scatter rug
• steamer rug
• sweep (something) under the rug
• throw rug

Rhymes for rug

• chug
• doug
• drug
• dug
• hug
• jug
• lug
• mug
• plug
• pug
• rugg
• shrug

Kids Definition

rug

noun

ˈrəg 

: a piece of thick heavy fabric usually with a nap or pile used as a floor covering