area rug

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noun

a rug designed to cover only part of a floor.

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Origin of area rug

Probably earlier than 1980–85

The brush design and powerful suction help it transition seamlessly from hardwoods to carpet or area rugs.
Stick it to dirt and dust with the best vacuum on the market|Florie Korani|July 28, 2021|Popular-Science
It curls up on your area rug and eats pet food from the bodega, because you have conquered it.
Can I have a pet fox?|empire|July 1, 2021|Popular-Science
If you are on an area rug, you can roll yourself into the rug to create a barrier between the fire and you.
Hints From Heloise: Stop, drop and roll|Heloise Heloise|June 24, 2021|Washington Post
I'll clean the windows and baseboards, shampoo area rugs if they need it, wash curtains or blinds, and vacuum all upholstered furniture, then polish all the wood furniture.
Hints From Heloise: No need to do spring cleaning all at once|Heloise Heloise|April 9, 2021|Washington Post

If you have area rugs or carpeting, it's always nice to have them shampooed so they look and smell clean.
Hints From Heloise: Fire hazards in the laundry room|Heloise Heloise|December 11, 2020|Washington Post