carpet

noun

car·​pet ˈkär-pət How to pronounce carpet (audio)
Synonyms of carpetnext
1
: a heavy often tufted fabric used as a floor covering
also : a floor covering made of this fabric
2
: a surface or layer resembling or suggesting a carpet
carpet verb
see also:
on the carpet

Examples of carpet in a Sentence

We bought a new carpet for the bedroom. Which brand of carpet did you choose? The ground was covered by a carpet of leaves.
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When a bank of televisions showed horses bursting through the starting gate, feet stomped on the club’s carpet. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026 While the palette is narrow, thoughtful color moments are strategically placed through accents like carpets and textiles. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026 The evening was full of glitz and glamour, too, as celebs hit the carpet in incredible designer threads and accessories. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026 The pink carpet served as its own runway show for designers including Ludovic de Saint Sernin and Erik Charlotte, among others. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carpet

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French carpite, from Old Italian carpita, from carpire to pluck, modification of Latin carpere to pluck — more at harvest

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of carpet was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing carpet

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“Carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpet. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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carpet

noun
car·​pet ˈkär-pət How to pronounce carpet (audio)
1
: a heavy fabric used especially as a floor covering
2
: a covering like a carpet
carpet verb

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