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)
Examples of rug in a Sentence
I accidentally spilled wine on the rug.
You could tell that he was wearing a rug.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Draped in orange velvet curtains, layered with vintage rugs and filled with embellished pieces that feel as if they’ve been discovered in another time, the space is designed to create an atmosphere that blurs the line between fashion and fantasy.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
These rugs also have anti-slip dots on the bottom to prevent sliding.
—Christopher Murray
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Grab a seat on the couch by antique rugs and a faux brick wall, or flip some tarot cards from their collection in a room that appears to have bloodstained walls.
—Jennifer Billock, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Draped in orange velvet curtains, layered with vintage rugs and filled with embellished pieces that feel as if they’ve been discovered in another time, the space is designed to create an atmosphere that blurs the line between fashion and fantasy.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
These rugs also have anti-slip dots on the bottom to prevent sliding.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Grab a seat on the couch by antique rugs and a faux brick wall, or flip some tarot cards from their collection in a room that appears to have bloodstained walls.
—Jennifer Billock, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rug
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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rug. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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rug
noun
: a piece of thick heavy fabric usually with a nap or pile used as a floor covering
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