Rug: meaning, definitions and examples

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rug

[ rʌɡ ]

^{Context #1}

for sitting on

A floor covering made of thick woven material or animal skin, typically not extending over the entire floor.

Synonyms

carpet, floor covering, mat

Examples of usage

He sat cross-legged on the rug while sipping his tea.
The rug added warmth and coziness to the room.

^{Context #2}

for cleaning

A piece of thick heavy fabric or paper with a pile used especially as a floor covering.

Synonyms

carpet, floor covering, mat

Examples of usage

She beat the rug with a stick to get rid of the dust.
The rug absorbed the dirt and grime from the shoes.

^{Context #3}

to criticize severely

To scold or rebuke harshly.

Synonyms

rebuke, reprimand, scold

Examples of usage

The manager will rug you if you don't meet the deadline.
He was rugged for his sloppy work.

Translations

Translations of the word "rug" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tapete

🇮🇳 गलीचा

🇩🇪 Teppich

🇮🇩 karpet

🇺🇦 кили́м

🇵🇱 dywan

🇯🇵 ラグ

🇫🇷 tapis

🇪🇸 alfombra

🇹🇷 halı

🇰🇷 양탄자

🇸🇦 سجادة

🇨🇿 koberec

🇸🇰 koberec

🇨🇳 地毯 (dìtǎn)

🇸🇮 preproga

🇮🇸 teppi

🇰🇿 кілем

🇬🇪 ხალიჩა

🇦🇿 xalça

🇲🇽 alfombra

Word origin

The word 'rug' originated in the mid-16th century, derived from the Scandinavian word 'rugga' meaning rough hair. Initially, it referred to coarse fabric or clothing. Over time, the term evolved to denote a floor covering made of woven material or animal skin. Rugs have been used for centuries for practical and decorative purposes in homes around the world.