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.”
How to use carpeting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe material used for carpets, or (informally) a harsh scolding.
The "scolding" sense is informal and mainly British.
Word forms
carpetings plural
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They ordered new _____ for the whole upstairs.
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.