noun
Etymology
Origin of carpeting
Example Sentences
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Embassy, which had been closed since 2019, workers have been scrubbing mold, rolling out fresh wall-to-wall carpeting and installing new air conditioning units.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Upon entering the abode, guests are greeted with green carpeting that leads to a white staircase.
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
Brettler removed the shag carpeting in the living area and bedroom and poured terrazzo floors to match the original floors throughout the house, many of which had to be repaired.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025
I place my hand over the patch of carpeting, like some truth will filter through.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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