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: lap robe
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: a piece of thick heavy fabric that usually has a nap or pile and is used as a floor covering
3
: a floor mat of an animal pelt
a bearskin rug
4
slang
: toupee sense 1
5
British
: a blanket for an animal (such as a horse or dog)
Examples of rug in a Sentence
I accidentally spilled wine on the rug.
You could tell that he was wearing a rug.
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For outdoor rugs, shake out small mats and use a vacuum on larger area rugs.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
The Rae area rug is just one pattern and material option from Joanna Gaines’ large collection at Wayfair.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The rug is both stain-resistant and pet-friendly, so homes full of kids and pets won’t do any damage.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Red Barrel Studio Geometric Indoor/Outdoor Rug Add some coziness to your patio with this indoor/outdoor rug.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
The Rae area rug is just one pattern and material option from Joanna Gaines’ large collection at Wayfair.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The rug is both stain-resistant and pet-friendly, so homes full of kids and pets won’t do any damage.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Red Barrel Studio Geometric Indoor/Outdoor Rug Add some coziness to your patio with this indoor/outdoor rug.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rug
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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rug. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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noun
: a piece of thick heavy fabric usually with a nap or pile used as a floor covering
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