flooring

noun

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

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The upgrades three years ago added wood-style plank flooring, quartz countertops, in-unit washers and dryers and stainless steel appliances and skylights. Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025 When squished, their orange-ish innards can leave stains on your walls, carpet, and flooring. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025 This includes new flooring, roof shingles, ceilings and bathrooms. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025 Hardwood flooring flows throughout the main living areas and the first-floor primary suite, while a modern railing with metal balusters and wood handrails leads upstairs. Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flooring

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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 8 Oct. 2025.

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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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