I accidentally spilled wine on the rug.
You could tell that he was wearing a rug.
Recent Examples on the WebFor a breakfast nook in a Brooklyn townhouse, designer Kate Reynolds paired an eye-catching purple rug with a banquette covered in a blue and white Zak+Fox patterned fabric.—Kate Mcgregor, ELLE Decor, 17 Jan. 2023 In this one, the floors are kept clear aside from the jute rug and a relaxing sage green paint color sets the scene.—Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 13 Jan. 2023 The moody hue is complemented by a luxurious, upholstered platform bed and bright-white details, including a fluffy rug, contemporary waterfall desk and a pair of comfy armchairs.—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2023 Upgrading a living room sofa, discovering a vintage mirror to complete a mantel setup or snagging the perfect rug to ground a space are all valid reasons to shop online second-hand furniture stores.—Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 9 Jan. 2023 The rug came from the owners’ long ago trip to Morocco.—Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Jan. 2023 On a visit in October, the bedroom rug squished underfoot like a wet sponge.—Peter Whoriskey, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2023 The rug itself is constructed of polypropylene, a plastic blend that’s durable enough to stand up to the elements.—Lily Sperry, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2022 The lines in the rug, for instance, evoke the Pinheiros River that runs through the city.—Dana Givens, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2022 See More
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English *rug rag, tuft, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect rugga coarse rug, Old Norse rǫgg tuft
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