- present participle of carpet.
noun
Etymology
Origin of carpeting
Example Sentences
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“Additional updates throughout the home include refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, new carpeting, and a remodeled guest bathroom,” the description notes.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 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
Another lounging room has zebra-print carpeting and a matching zebra-print couch.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 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
I write on Mom’s envelope with a marker: I personally do not care about wall-to-wall carpeting.
From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead
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