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carpeting

Carpeting (noun) means Carpet material in general, especially when discussing buying, laying, or removing it. Example: “They ordered new carpeting for the whole upstairs.”

noun
1
Carpet material in general, especially when discussing buying, laying, or removing it.
"They ordered new carpeting for the whole upstairs."
2
A severe telling-off.
"He got a right carpeting from his boss for the error."

How to use carpeting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe material used for carpets, or (informally) a harsh scolding.

When to use it

The "scolding" sense is informal and mainly British.

Common pairings
lay new carpeting wall-to-wall carpeting get a carpeting

Word forms

carpetings plural

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Etymology

The "-ing" form of "carpet," referring either to the material itself or, informally, to a scolding.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “carpeting” mean?

The word “carpeting” means carpet material in general, especially when discussing buying, laying, or removing it. In plain terms, the material used for carpets, or (informally) a harsh scolding.

How do you use “carpeting” in a sentence?

Here is “carpeting” used in a sentence: “They ordered new carpeting for the whole upstairs.”

What is another word for “carpeting”?

Words with a similar meaning to “carpeting” include carpet.

What part of speech is “carpeting”?

“Carpeting” is a noun.

How many meanings does “carpeting” have?

“Carpeting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: carpet material in general, especially when discussing buying, laying, or removing it.

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