flooring

noun

floor·​ing ˈflȯr-iŋ How to pronounce flooring (audio)
Synonyms of flooringnext
1
: floor, base
2
: material for floors

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The main living area is light and airy yet cozy, with oak flooring, a red-brick fireplace, and furnishings in vibrant shades of blue and mustard yellow. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 May 2026 Its interior is finished in drywall, with vinyl flooring, and looks cozy and cabin-like. Adam Williams may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026 Moisture trapped underneath has nowhere to go, which can damage flooring and encourage mildew growth. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026 Travertine marble dominates the space with its veined effect rendered in delicate shades for the walls and flooring, or enriched with the backlit FF logo for a bolder outcome. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for flooring

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of flooring was in 1624

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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flooring. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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flooring

noun
floor·​ing ˈflōr-iŋ How to pronounce flooring (audio)
ˈflȯr-
1
2
: material for floors

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