Carpet: meaning, definitions and examples

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carpet

 

[ หˆkษ‘หrpษชt ]

Context #1 | Noun

floor covering

A carpet is a thick, soft floor covering made of fabric or woven material. It is used to cover floors in homes, offices, and other buildings to provide warmth and comfort. Carpets come in various colors, patterns, and sizes, and are often used to enhance the decor of a room.

Synonyms

covering, mat, rug

Examples of usage

  • The living room was cozy with a plush carpet covering the floor.
  • She chose a beautiful Persian carpet for her bedroom.
  • The hotel lobby featured a luxurious red carpet.
  • We need to vacuum the carpet to keep it clean.
  • The carpet in the office was starting to show signs of wear.

Translations

Translations of the word "carpet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tapete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฒเฅ€เคจ (kaaleen)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Teppich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karpet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธะปะธะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dywan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒผใƒšใƒƒใƒˆ (kaapetto)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tapis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alfombra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท halฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นดํŽซ (kapet)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฌุงุฏ (sijjad)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koberec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koberec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐๆฏฏ (dรฌtวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preproga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ teppi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ะปะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒฉแƒ (khalicha)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xalรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alfombra

Etymology

The word 'carpet' originated from the Old French word 'carpite', meaning a heavy fabric. The use of carpets dates back to ancient civilizations such as Persia, where they were used as decorative and functional floor coverings. Carpets became popular in Europe in the 17th century and have since evolved in style and material composition.

See also: car, carat, caravan, carcass, carouse, carp, carport, carriage.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,446 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.