carpet
noun
a heavy fabric, commonly of wool or nylon, for covering floors.
carpets
Example Sentences
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Her influence is why she and her husband are invited to red carpets and field sponsorship offers.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
Until the 1980s, carpets were Kashmir's top export, but volumes have since steadily declined, with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East the latest blows to the trade.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
She panics on red carpets and says interviews make her nervous, although she certainly doesn’t seem it today.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Hollywood power couple Tom Holland and Zendaya have been dominating red carpets all summer.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The canvas walls of the front of the pavilion were rolled up, and inside dozens of workers were laying down carpets over the grassy field.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
