rug

noun

ˈrəg 

1

: lap robe

2

: a piece of thick heavy fabric that usually has a nap or pile and is used as a floor covering

3

: a floor mat of an animal pelt

a bearskin rug

4

slang : toupee sense 1

5

British : a blanket for an animal (such as a horse or dog)

Synonyms

• hairpiece
• toupee
• wig

Examples of rug in a Sentence

I accidentally spilled wine on the rug.

You could tell that he was wearing a rug.

Recent Examples on the Web

Protect the Wood Floor with Area Rugs or Mats Area rugs and mats protect wood floors. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024

With a range of sizes, this rug would look beautiful whether used as a kitchen mat or a larger living room rug. —Molly Menning, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024

Spots for storage, a coat rack, and a rug that can withstand the weather are all necessities for designing an entryway, but other additions should be avoided at all costs. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024

The original carousel includes three photos – two of Blanco’s feet and one of a rug with a similar pattern as the nail art. —Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English *rug rag, tuft, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect rugga coarse rug, Old Norse rǫgg tuft

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rug

• cut a rug
• flokati rug
• lie like a rug
• Oriental rug
• prayer rug
• pull the rug from under
• rug rat
• scatter rug
• steamer rug
• sweep (something) under the rug
• throw rug

Kids Definition

rug

noun

ˈrəg 

: a piece of thick heavy fabric usually with a nap or pile used as a floor covering