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 The three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence — listed for $245,000 — has a 2,034-square-foot interior decorated with a glossy ebony throughout, from the the walls to the flooring to the decor. Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024 Admire the hardwood flooring, open spaces, views of San Francisco and exhilarating style with walls of glass that open to over 1,000 square feet of decking with barbecue hookups and enchanting views. Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024 The framing and flooring were contracted out, but the father-and-son team did everything from the plumbing and electrical to the cabinetry installation. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 28 Mar. 2024 The main floor has open flooring from the kitchen to the living room. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024 While the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix operates the church, the Pascua Yaquis run the temple whose earth-laden flooring meets the tribe's ceremonial standards. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024 The middle layer of the mat is made out of moisture-absorbing polypropylene/polyethylene, helping to protect your flooring from water damage. Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

flooring

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

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