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

Carpet Going for wall-to-wall carpeting, while soft underfoot, isn’t going to be your best bet in terms of maintenance, Elana Mendelson, the founder of Elana Designs, notes. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Nov. 2026

In a crowded room draped in brown curtains and lush chocolate carpeting, Don Julio espresso martinis flow, and people buzz as shopping assistants bring boots and purses out of the stock room. — Elise Brisco, VIBE.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Open windows and doors, foot traffic, pets, upholstery, carpeting, and everyday activities can all add more dust to your home. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2026

Like Hudson’s Daytime Emmys look, the pumps shone on the red carpeting, possessing a mirror-like effect that reflected the lighting. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 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