flooring

noun

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

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Bold design details like raised wall paneling and slate flooring lead into the home from the foyer. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025 Repairs could include the replacement of deteriorated siding, windows, porches and flooring. Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025 Vacuum frequently to get rid of bed bugs in carpets and along walls and flooring. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025 Everything else works exceptionally well, from the smooth telescoping handle to the easy-gliding wheels, which maneuvered silently across carpet, flooring, and concrete. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025 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 11 Nov. 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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