Meaning & Definition of word "Carpet"
Carpet
/ˈkɑːr.pɪt/
noun:
- 1. A floor covering made from thick woven fabric.
- Example: The living room was beautifully decorated with a red carpet.
- 2. A layer of something covering a surface.
- Example: The forest floor was covered with a carpet of leaves.
verb:
- 1. To cover (a floor) with a carpet.
- Example: They decided to carpet the entire house with a soft beige material.
Etymology
●Middle English 'carpet', from Old French 'carpette', diminutive of 'carpe', from Latin 'carpere' meaning 'to pluck'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
red carpet:
A special treatment or a formal welcome.
carpet bombing:
An intensive bombing strategy that targets a wide area.
to carpet someone:
To reprimand someone harshly.
Related Words
rug:
A smaller piece of fabric similar to a carpet.
flooring:
Material used to cover a floor.
underlay:
A layer placed under a carpet for cushioning.
Slang Meanings of carpet
Meaning: To be on the carpet
● Example Sentence: He was on the carpet after missing the deadline.
Meaning: Carpet muncher
● Example Sentence: A slang term referring to a lesbian.