rug
noun
a thick fabric for covering part of a floor, often woven of wool and often having an oblong shape with a border design.
rugs
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pluralof rug.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Business areas to call out would be candles, throws, rugs and lamps. Those all posted double-digit and triple-digit comps.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Nearly everything in her apartment is secondhand, from the vintage Audubon prints arranged salon-style in the living room to the Navajo rugs and David Shrigley print she found at a garage sale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Audit your vents and outdoor unit: Ensure furniture, rugs or curtains aren’t blocking indoor supply or return vents.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
Not intricate rugs from Istanbul, a designer purse from Paris or an art piece from Florence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Yedsha stood in the center of the room, surrounded by sturdy wooden furniture, thick animal-hide rugs, and more weapons than Anya could believe existed.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
