flooring

noun

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

Examples of flooring in a Sentence

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Gold, sage and forest green tile flooring lined the area, leading into a room with a pool table and carpet, with a series of unique memorabilia on the walls. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 Most Floor Maintenance Starts With Sweeping As with many tasks, maintaining flooring requires the proper order of operations. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026 Even with proper setup, moisture can still seep under gym flooring over time. Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026 For those drawn to dramatic, dark flooring, there's no need to abandon it altogether. Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026 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 Jan. 2026.

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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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