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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Origin of flooring
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"We saw walls collapsing, the floors opening up. And then water and mud began spurting up from underneath the flooring."
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
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 main residence has brand-new Wolf appliances, including an induction range, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Custom new white oak hardwood flooring throughout is the canvas for your personal design statement,” the listing notes.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 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
I just need to cut canvas pieces to the right shapes, seal them together, then seal them to the existing canvas and flooring.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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