carpeting

noun

car·​pet·​ing ˈkär-pə-tiŋ 

: material for carpets

also : carpets

Examples of carpeting in a Sentence

The house has wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms.

Recent Examples on the Web

All suites, ranging in size from 420 to more than 2,000 square feet, feature striking custom designs in neutral and grey hues, plush carpeting, and jazzy Italian marble baths. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

In a large room with wall-to-wall carpeting, fans whir overhead as the cleaning staff works in the heat of the afternoon. — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Old Carpet Almost everyone has, at one point, encountered icky carpeting or found carpet in general to be unhygienic after it’s been lived in by another party. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026

Other unique touches include shell carpeting, a Starlight headliner, and a dashboard that features abalone cutouts surrounding its clock. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

carpeting

noun

car·​pet·​ing ˈkär-pət-iŋ 

: material for carpets

also : carpet sense 1

wall-to-wall carpeting