carpet
5 synonyms for carpet, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A thick woven fabric covering used on floors.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use carpet
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wall-to-wall carpet
carpet of snow
roll out the carpet
Etymology
From Old French carpite, tracing back through Medieval Latin to an Armenian word for a woven rug — the trade route for early carpets left its mark on the word itself.
Full origin of carpet →Frequently asked questions
What does “carpet” mean?
The word “carpet” means a thick woven fabric covering used on floors. In plain terms, a soft floor covering made of woven or tufted fabric, or figuratively any thick covering layer; as a verb it can also mean "to tell someone off.".
How do you pronounce “carpet”?
“Carpet” is pronounced KAH-piht (/ˈkɑɹ.pət/ in IPA).
How do you use “carpet” in a sentence?
Here is “carpet” used in a sentence: “They chose a soft grey carpet for the living room.”
What part of speech is “carpet”?
Depending on how it is used, “carpet” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “carpet” come from?
The word “carpet” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French carpite, tracing back through Medieval Latin to an Armenian word for a woven rug — the trade route for early carpets left its mark on the word itself.
Is “carpet” a common word?
“Carpet” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “carpet” have?
“Carpet” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thick woven fabric covering used on floors.
What is the difference between a carpet and a rug?
A carpet is a thick woven floor covering, and in common use it often fits wall to wall or covers most of a floor. A rug is usually smaller, loose, and placed over part of a floor rather than fixed in place. Both provide a soft covering, but rugs can be moved and carpets are often fitted.
What is the difference between carpet and carpeting?
Carpet can refer to a single piece of floor covering or to the material in general, while carpeting usually refers to carpet material considered as a whole or the act of laying it. You might buy a carpet for one room but order new carpeting for the whole house. The meanings overlap closely.
