carpet

[ˈkɑːrpɪt]

carpet Definition

a floor covering made from thick woven fabric, typically shaped to fit a particular room.

Using carpet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "carpet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The living room is covered in a plush carpet.

  • Example

    The hotel hallway was lined with a long red carpet.

  • Example

    The carpet in the bedroom is starting to fray at the edges.

carpet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for carpet

Phrases with carpet

  • special treatment given to an important or famous person

    Example

    The CEO was given the red carpet treatment when he visited the office.

  • to hide or ignore a problem or issue

    Example

    The company tried to sweep the scandal under the carpet, but it eventually became public.

  • to suddenly take away support or assistance from someone

    Example

    The company pulled the carpet out from under its employees by announcing massive layoffs.

Origins of carpet

from Old French 'carpite', meaning 'heavy decorated cloth'

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Summary: carpet in Brief

A 'carpet' [ˈkɑːrpɪt] is a thick woven fabric floor covering that is typically shaped to fit a particular room. It is commonly used in homes and hotels, as exemplified by 'The living room is covered in a plush carpet.' The phrase 'red carpet' denotes special treatment for an important person, while 'sweep something under the carpet' means to hide or ignore a problem.

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