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

Their Danish-style flatweave wool rugs are 25% off, alongside indoor-outdoor rugs in kilim styles, and floral-forward hooked wool rugs. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025

The massive home retailer discounted thousands of big-ticket items, including popular area rugs, storage furniture, cotton quilts, and even convertible sofas up to 76% off. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025

Some other tips include putting safety covers over doorknobs, placing a black rug in front of the door, putting the latch higher on a door, and identifying the time of day someone is prone to wander. —Dawn White, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025

Loloi Millie Blue/Multi Area Rug This area rug adds a pop of color to spaces and is purposefully distressed with an antique look that won’t show wear and tear. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025

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