carpet
IPA: kˈɑrpʌt
noun
- A fabric used as a complete floor covering.
- (figuratively) Any surface or cover resembling a carpet or fulfilling its function.
- Any of a number of moths in the geometrid subfamily Larentiinae
- (obsolete) A wrought cover for tables.
- (slang, vulgar) A woman's pubic hair.
verb
- To lay carpet, or to have carpet installed, in an area.
- (transitive) To substantially cover something, as a carpet does; to blanket something.
- (UK) To reprimand.
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Examples of "carpet" in Sentences
- The plush carpet in the living room feels soft underfoot
- We rolled out a new carpet in the hallway to freshen up the space
- The red wine stain won't come out of the white carpet no matter how much we scrub
- The cat loves to nap on the cozy carpet by the fireplace
- We vacuum the carpet at least once a week to keep it looking clean and neat
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