noun
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the material used in making a floor, esp the surface material
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another word for floor
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Etymology
Origin of flooring
Example Sentences
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Beds are surrounded by animal-print seating, parquet oak flooring, marble tables, mirrored cabinets and custom wallpaper.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The rep “eliminated a lot of stress and saved time and money” by catching potential problems, like when the subcontractor almost installed flooring incorrectly, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
Nassef says small businesses and their owners in Ohio are suffering greatly from this inflation pressure, including his neighbor, who does flooring for a living and is struggling to keep up with rising costs.
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
Other impressive features found in the space included original teak plank flooring, an original marble staircase, and original picture moldings and wainscoting.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
“I’m afraid that will have to wait. Your dad went to the home improvement store to pick up some more flooring for the spare room.”
From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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