rugs

plural of rug, slang
as in wigs
a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area get a load of that bald guy's rug—who does he think he's fooling?

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rugs The living spaces are impeccably done in muted earth tones and white plaster floors, accented with handmade rugs, African art and textiles, fur throws, and a fireplace. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026 Late-seventeenth-century chairs sit on Agra rugs as elaborately worked as Mughal miniatures. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026 Some rugs are very difficult to wash and dry properly in a home setting. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026 Saatva is also taking an extra 40% off select bedroom rugs and offering $200 off purchases of two nightstands. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026 Everything has been held intact from her life there, including paintings, rugs, furniture, drapes, and, particularly, her books. — Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026 Timber chevron floors will echo the twill weave of Burberry gabardine, while bespoke rugs will reinterpret prints from scarves in the archive. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 Separate areas for lounging, dining and a drinks station, anchored by rugs, planter clusters or furniture changes, will become the default design brief. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rugs
wigs
Noun
  • Attendees connected Tuesday with more than 30 resources available, including healthcare, disability claim assistance and on-site processing, attorneys, employment and education opportunities, free wigs and financial resources.
    — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Moore had fun with the costumes, figuring out the crazy wigs, makeup, and outfits in the second half.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 9 Nov. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Rugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rugs. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!