1
: lap robe
2
: 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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The under-the-radar brand offers stylish, warm, and inviting home essentials at low prices, such as oversized throw blankets, soft and durable rugs, living room furniture, and more.
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Bridget Degnan, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Like Belgrade itself, this boutique property exhibits old-world glamour enhanced by modern comforts: Rooms are airy and spacious, with dark wood paneling, Turkish rugs, mid-century furniture, and luxe extras like Hermès toiletries and Loro Piana cashmere blankets.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025
Risky tokens and meme coin rug pulls aren’t the only worry.
—Javier Paz, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2025
At the same time, Hyde’s closeness to the material might be why the film is so eager to brush thornier, messier feelings under the rug in favor of something much less interesting.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
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Bridget Degnan, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Like Belgrade itself, this boutique property exhibits old-world glamour enhanced by modern comforts: Rooms are airy and spacious, with dark wood paneling, Turkish rugs, mid-century furniture, and luxe extras like Hermès toiletries and Loro Piana cashmere blankets.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025
Risky tokens and meme coin rug pulls aren’t the only worry.
—Javier Paz, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2025
At the same time, Hyde’s closeness to the material might be why the film is so eager to brush thornier, messier feelings under the rug in favor of something much less interesting.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rug. Accessed 11 Feb. 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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