flooring

noun

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

Examples of flooring in a Sentence

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Like any flooring, hardwoods get dirty from everyday foot traffic, spills, pets, and dust. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025 And the pros agree that real materials are worth splurging on: Avoid wood laminate and faux finishes in favor of genuine wood flooring and stone countertops. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025 Palms residents: Repairs lead to new problems Both Saffo and Lovelace were relieved last month when their landlord sent contractors to install new flooring. Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025 The 2,500-square-foot downstairs also got new flooring and lighting, along with a checkout space to keep the cash flows separate. Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2025 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 10 Feb. 2025.

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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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