carpet
word
Definition
A carpet is a thick, soft floor covering made of fabric or similar material. It can mean a large rug placed on the floor or a fitted covering that covers most or all of a room.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday English, 'carpet' often suggests a large floor covering or wall-to-wall flooring, while 'rug' is usually smaller and not fixed. Common combinations include 'carpet cleaner', 'carpet stain', and 'red carpet'. 'On the carpet' is an idiom meaning being criticized by someone in authority.
Example Sentences
The carpet in my room is blue.
basic
Please take off your shoes before you walk on the carpet.
basic
The baby is sitting on the carpet and playing with blocks.
basic
We need to get the carpet cleaned before the guests arrive.
natural
I spilled coffee on the carpet, and now there's a huge stain.
natural
That hotel still has the same ugly carpet from the 90s.
natural