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: 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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To complete the look, don’t miss steep discounts on trendy area rugs and sleek BHG pendant lighting.
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Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
Hazo Haus Entryway Area Rug, $54 with Prime Simple and versatile, this 4-by-6-foot area rug adds visual interest to your entryway for less than $60.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Overall, though, that shouldn’t be an issue as this rug is low pile, machine washable (up to size 5-foot by 7-foot), and pet-friendly.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
The following Monday, the trio launched The Ebro Laura Rosenberg Show on YouTube to talk about the speed of the rug pull and their loving, if occasionally frosty, relationship with Hot 97 stalwart Funkmaster Flex, who broadcasts in their time slot for now.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
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Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
Hazo Haus Entryway Area Rug, $54 with Prime Simple and versatile, this 4-by-6-foot area rug adds visual interest to your entryway for less than $60.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Overall, though, that shouldn’t be an issue as this rug is low pile, machine washable (up to size 5-foot by 7-foot), and pet-friendly.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
The following Monday, the trio launched The Ebro Laura Rosenberg Show on YouTube to talk about the speed of the rug pull and their loving, if occasionally frosty, relationship with Hot 97 stalwart Funkmaster Flex, who broadcasts in their time slot for now.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rug. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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noun
: a piece of thick heavy fabric usually with a nap or pile used as a floor covering
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