flooring

noun

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

Examples of flooring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If your indoor and outdoor space consists of wood, tile, or other hard flooring, warm it up with an area rug. Lauren Fischer, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2024 And there’s room for three, with ample seating and slip-resistant flooring and cushioning. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flooring 

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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 3 May. 2024.

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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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