flooring

noun

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

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The original plasterwork and wooden ceiling beams were kept intact, with new materials such as oak flooring, stone sinks, and copper faucets added to accentuate the home’s history. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025 The newer couples disagreed most strongly on furniture choices (41%), while the 30-plus-year couples disagreed on paint and flooring (35%). Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 The interior of the home is fully customizable, from the color of the cabinets and walls to the type of flooring. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025 After taking it down to the bones, including ripping up the linoleum, Caroline outfitted the kitchen with wood flooring, bespoke cabinetry, and paneled appliances. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flooring

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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 20 Sep. 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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