rug
noun
a thick fabric for covering part of a floor, often woven of wool and often having an oblong shape with a border design.
rugs
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pluralof rug.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Audit your vents and outdoor unit: Ensure furniture, rugs or curtains aren’t blocking indoor supply or return vents.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
Among the pieces available were a vintage chest, tables, and chair, antique mirrors, hand-knotted rugs, a striped fabric tuxedo sofa, upholstered wing back chairs, “lots of fun lamps and chandeliers,” and several leather chairs.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
Before that, most movie palaces across the U.S. did not allow food and drinks inside auditoriums, as they wanted to preserve their carpets, rugs and upholstered seats, Melnick said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026
Although she chased cats, bit bus conductors and left messes on other people’s rugs, Tulip was inarguably the love of J.R.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
They ate lunch in a famous underground Arabic restaurant, full of Oriental rugs, called The Philadelphia.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
