plural rugs
1
: a piece of thick, heavy material that is used to cover usually a section of a floor
I accidentally spilled wine on the rug.
2
chiefly US, informal
: a small wig that is usually worn by a man to cover a bald spot : toupee
You could tell that he was wearing a rug.
3
British
: a blanket that you put over your lap and legs to keep them warm
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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/rug. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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