carpet

noun

car·pet | \ ˈkär-pət

Definition of carpet

1 : a heavy often tufted fabric used as a floor covering also : a floor covering made of this fabric

2 : a surface or layer resembling or suggesting a carpet

on the carpet

: before an authority for censure or reproof got called on the carpet by his boss

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Examples of carpet in a Sentence

We bought a new carpet for the bedroom. Which brand of carpet did you choose? The ground was covered by a carpet of leaves.

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Perry walked the carpet solo, without her fiancé Orlando Bloom. — Glamour, "Katy Perry Dressed Like a Chandelier for the 2019 Met Gala," 7 May 2019 As some of the biggest celebrities stepped out for the 2019 Met Gala, many fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the pink carpet action. — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Best Memes and Twitter Reactions From the 2019 Met Gala," 7 May 2019 Karlie Kloss and her husband Joshua Kushner have stepped out on the 2019 Met Gala red—er, pink—carpet. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Karlie Kloss and Josh Kushner's Met Gala Looks Almost Didn't Happen," 6 May 2019 Make quick work of both carpets and bare floors with this powerful canister vac — that excelled in our Cleaning Lab’s rigorous evaluations. — The Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping, "GH Seal Spotlight: Miele Complete C3 for Soft Carpet Powerline Vacuum," 5 Apr. 2019 As People reports, Lively's collection includes a mix of red-carpet classics (like Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Lips Liquid Lipstick) and prestige pieces (like Diorshow Mascara). — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, "Blake Lively's Favorite Drugstore Beauty Products Include a $15 Sunscreen and $4 Lip Balm," 8 Apr. 2019 That was certainly the impression given by the red-carpet fanfare upon arrival. — Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, "This Flight Might Be the Best New Way to Visit Africa," 8 Nov. 2018 The singer — who is nominated for best supporting actress for her performance in Netflix’s Mudbound, as well as best original song — took a moment to praise Seacrest, 43, at the end of their pre-show red carpet interview on Sunday. — Aurelie Corinthios, PEOPLE.com, "Mary J. Blige Praises Ryan Seacrest on Oscars Red Carpet, Says She Loves Live with Kelly & Ryan," 4 Mar. 2018 Yellow poppies stood in for her book, and rich orange ranunculus echoed the corner of the carpet. — Lindsey Taylor, WSJ, "A Post-Holiday Bouquet Based on a Pretty, Pooped-Out Reveler," 24 Jan. 2019

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