flooring

noun

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

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The indoor sky lounge offers up a private cinema, a cigar lounge, a wine room, and a library with flooring that echoes Riva’s teak decks. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2025 Hardwood flooring, used through most of the first floor, further enhances this home’s appeal. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025 Mohawk also is reducing replacement costs for its flooring with longer lasting products that don’t need to be replaced as often. Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 The base model in TP-Link's RV series thoroughly removes large debris particles and pet hair from hard flooring and carpet, and mops surprisingly well. PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 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 6 May. 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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