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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

Example Sentences

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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

Property damage looks like stained carpeting, unusual paint colors or damaged appliances.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 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 was curled up in this ball, like doing a cannonball, but on carpeting, with my arms wrapped around my leg.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson

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