carpeting

noun

car·​pet·​ing ˈkär-pə-tiŋ How to pronounce carpeting (audio)
Synonyms of carpetingnext
: material for carpets
also : carpets

Examples of carpeting in a Sentence

The house has wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms.
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Air purifiers may also help reduce airborne fibers indoors, especially in homes with lots of synthetic fabrics like carpeting, upholstery and fleece. Ryan Brennan may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026 Lots of the stock in West Elm’s rug section is easy on the eyes—from Persian rug styles to outdoor rug designs, the retailer has carpeting for every area of the home. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026 The hotel has 176 guest rooms and suites, designed with mid-century details, wool carpeting, graphic patterns, and rich velvets. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026 Everything feels muffled, with such heavy carpeting. Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for carpeting

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carpeting was in 1758

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“Carpeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpeting. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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carpeting

noun
car·​pet·​ing ˈkär-pət-iŋ How to pronounce carpeting (audio)
: material for carpets
also : carpet sense 1
wall-to-wall carpeting

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