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carpeting

American  
[kahr-pi-ting] / ˈkɑr pɪ tɪŋ /

noun

  1. material for carpets.

  2. carpets in general.


carpeting British  
/ ˈkɑːpɪtɪŋ /

noun

  1. carpet material or carpets in general

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of carpeting

First recorded in 1750–60; carpet + -ing 1

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Its bright orange shade looked almost neon against the phantasmagoric roses bursting from the carpeting and wallpaper—every inch of this underworld custom-calibrated for a blindingly colorful ride.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

The landlord cannot, for example, claim carpeting to be substantially damaged if it has not been replaced in the past 10 years.

From MarketWatch Apr. 30, 2026

Working together, the couple removed the shag carpeting and wood paneling from the first floor and the stairway, installing drywall in their place.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2026

Called bonus depreciation, the tax break applies to purchases such as new carpeting or appliances for owners of rental properties, or new computer equipment or a vehicle for business owners.

From Barron's Nov. 25, 2025

At the top of the Arch, the observation deck reminded me of a tin can with carpeting.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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