flooring

noun

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

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The primary bath is outfitted with marble flooring, Lefroy Brooks plumbing fixtures, Ann Sachs tile, dual vanities, a large soaking tub and a steam shower. Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 One homeowner in a Reddit post described installing thousands of dollars’ worth of bamboo flooring when something went wrong. Alexandria Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Megan also preserved most of the wood flooring as well as the abundant cypress wainscot panels and millwork, hiring local craftspeople to refurbish them. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026 With elegant herringbone flooring, rich Indonesian artwork, and ironwood decor, The Meru’s 184 airy suites are kept private with teak screens and shaded by tropical greenery. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 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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