flooring

noun

floor·​ing ˈflȯr-iŋ 

1

: floor, base

2

: material for floors

Examples of flooring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Curbing the Risk of Mold and Mildew The growth of mold and mildew under vinyl and laminate flooring depends on various factors, from the product type to the installation quality. —Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026

The rooms feature Bianco Bianchi faux marble scagliola pieces, precious tapestries by artist Elena Carozzi, Impruneta terracotta flooring and bathrooms in Cipollino marble from Carrara. —Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 June 2026

Elsewhere, the formal dining room features parquet flooring and an integrated wet bar, while the kitchen is outfitted with premium appliances, including a Salamandar broiler and a Traulsen double-glass refrigerator, and a marble island with seating. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 June 2026

Beyond moisture resistance, homeowners should consider slip resistance, especially for flooring that may become wet. —Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for flooring

• boring
• coring
• poring
• pouring
• roaring
• scoring
• shoring
• snoring
• soaring
• storing
• warring
• whoring

Kids Definition

flooring

noun

floor·​ing ˈflōr-iŋ 

ˈflȯr-

1

: floor entry 1 sense 1

2

: material for floors