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 of rug

• wig
• toupee
• hairpiece

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

This allows for proper airflow underneath the unit, something that generally can’t happen if the space heater is placed on a soft surface, like a rug. —Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026

Best Amazon Outlet Home Deals The home section has discounted furniture, home decor, bedding, rugs, cleaning tools, and even organizers. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026

And some companies even try to mimic that look in newer rugs. —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

Bearskin rugs, private lake views, wood-burning fireplaces, and wraparound porches fit with rustic rocking chairs are just a few of the farmhouse-chic touches guests can indulge in during their stay. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026

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

Rhymes for rug

• chug
• doug
• drug
• dug
• hug
• jug
• lug
• mug
• plug
• pug
• rugg
• shrug

Kids Definition

rug

noun

ˈrəg 

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