noun
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.
"She got a carpeting from the boss."
"He got a right carpeting from his boss for the error."
How to use carpeting
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- carpetings
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Etymology
The "-ing" form of "carpet," referring either to the material itself or, informally, to a scolding.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for carpeting
meeting
dieting
greeting
fleeting
riveting
tweeting
marketing
competing
picketing
fidgeting
targeting
trumpeting
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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.
