Carpet
/ˈkɑːrpɪt/
Definitions
2 meaningsA floor covering made of woven fabric, typically wool, nylon, or other fibers.
/ˈkɑːrpɪt/
A thick woven floor covering.
The carpet was soft and plush.
💡 Simply: A rug for the floor
More Examples
They replaced the old carpet with a new one.
How It's Used
"We bought a new carpet for the living room."
"The building requires specialized carpeting to meet fire codes."
To cover (a floor or surface) with a carpet.
/ˈkɑːrpɪt/
To cover with a carpet.
They carpeted the stairs.
💡 Simply: To put a carpet on something
More Examples
The contractor carpeted the new office.
How It's Used
"We decided to carpet the entire house."
Idioms & expressions
walk on eggshells
To be very cautious and careful in one's actions or words, typically to avoid upsetting someone.
"I had to walk on eggshells around my boss after the meeting."
From Old French *carpite, from Medieval Latin carpita, a diminutive of Latin carpere "to pluck, seize". Originally referred to coarse woolen fabrics.
Historically, carpets were often handmade and highly valued, symbols of wealth and status.
Memory tip
Think of 'carpet' as 'carpeting' the floor.