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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My guess is that your credit card slipped under the carpet. — Ray Magliozzi, courant.com, "Car Talk: Toyota Camry seems to swallow driver’s credit card," 9 June 2019 Once the pink carpet was over and guests made their way inside the Gala, our EIC, Michelle Lee caught this photo: Yes, that is a hamburger dress. — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, "Katy Perry Wore a Fully Functioning Chandelier to the 2019 Met Gala — and Yes, It Lights Up," 7 May 2019 Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman look so cute on the carpet. — Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, "Everyone Is Talking About Nicole Kidman's Racy Dress at the ACM Awards," 8 Apr. 2019 Far from being swept under the carpet, the findings of the study and a series of high-profile incidents involving refugees have fueled an ongoing debate in Germany about how to tackle migrant crime. — Washington Post, "AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s German crime claims off mark, again," 19 June 2018 This home is approximately 1,550 square feet and features freshly painted interior, new carpet, updated eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, double-car garage, laundry and private backyard. — Bang Staff And Correspondents, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Coming soon: Rare single-level detached patio home in Alameda," 24 June 2019 While wearing coordinating navy outfits alongside their father, the 4-year-old children had an opportunity to meet SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star on the yellow carpet in Monaco, in honor of the television show’s 20th anniversary. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Prince Albert Takes His Twins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques to Meet SpongeBob," 17 June 2019 The fees to dispose of the non-processible materials will also increase including arm chairs ($5-$8), couches ($9-$13) and carpet ($7-$10). — Peter Marteka, courant.com, "Glastonbury increases fees at transfer station, offers senior discount," 15 June 2019 Where does a politician fit into the recent uptick in images of flying carpets, magic lamps and domed souks? — Lorraine Ali, latimes.com, "From ‘Aladdin’ to Galaxy’s Edge, how Hollywood interprets Arab culture," 14 June 2019

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