- present participle of carpet.
noun
Etymology
Origin of carpeting
Example Sentences
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Movie theaters with patterned carpeting have been deemed liminal, as have fast-food restaurants, parking garages and malls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Some examples of normal wear and tear include faded paint, worn carpeting and small holes from nails used to hang art.
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
As a child in the late 1970s and early ’80s, I fondly recall grand movie houses with chandeliers, carpeting and upholstered seats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 9, 2025
In her mermaid costume, Zora lay on the wet strip of outdoor carpeting, waiting to go on after me.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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