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Carpeted: meaning, definitions and examples

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carpeted

 

[ ˈkɑːrpɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

floor covering

Carpeted refers to an area that is covered with carpet, often providing warmth and comfort underfoot. It is commonly used to describe rooms, hallways, or any surfaces which have a carpet as their primary floor covering.

Synonyms

covered, furnished, tiled

Examples of usage

  • The living room is carpeted in a soft beige.
  • She prefers carpeted floors for her children to play on.
  • They installed carpeted stairs for safety and aesthetics.

Translations

Translations of the word "carpeted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tapete

🇮🇳 गलीचा

🇩🇪 teppichbedeckt

🇮🇩 karpet

🇺🇦 килимовий

🇵🇱 wykładzina

🇯🇵 カーペットの

🇫🇷 tapis

🇪🇸 alfombrado

🇹🇷 halı kaplı

🇰🇷 카펫이 깔린

🇸🇦 مفروش

🇨🇿 koberce

🇸🇰 kobercový

🇨🇳 铺有地毯的

🇸🇮 preprogo

🇮🇸 teppi

🇰🇿 кілеммен жабылған

🇬🇪 დაიფარული ხალიჩით

🇦🇿 xalça ilə örtülmüş

🇲🇽 alfombrado

Etymology

The word 'carpeted' derives from the noun 'carpet', which has its origins in the Latin word 'cappa', meaning 'cloak' or 'cover'. This etymology reflects how carpets were initially used to cover floors and add warmth to living spaces. Over time, the term evolved through Old French and Middle English, leading to its contemporary meaning related to floor coverings. The proliferation of carpet in homes became particularly prevalent in the 19th century as manufacturing processes improved, making carpets more accessible to the general public. Today, 'carpeted' is used widely to describe any space that features carpet as its main flooring material, emphasizing comfort and style.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,386, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.