flooring

noun

floor·​ing ˈflȯr-iŋ How to pronounce flooring (audio)
Synonyms of flooringnext
1
: floor, base
2
: material for floors

Examples of flooring in a Sentence

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Decomposing plant matter will meanwhile be composted and used to make seats, flooring and tiles for the museum. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026 Choose a white finish to blend in with white walls and complement light hardwood flooring. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 20 Jan. 2026 Instead of defaulting to subway tile on every surface, explore other options for a fresh take on bathroom walls and flooring. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026 Avoid the wet pads because moisture can seep into the unfinished flooring and cause damage, and the cleaners can strip the protective finish on oiled or waxed floors. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flooring

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of flooring was in 1624

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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flooring. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.

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flooring

noun
floor·​ing ˈflōr-iŋ How to pronounce flooring (audio)
ˈflȯr-
1
2
: material for floors

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