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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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
That was hours before Smith was found shot in the head, rolled up in a rug, and left in the trunk of his own car set on fire back in 2021.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 1 Aug. 2025
Such redefinitions are more examples of sweeping problems under the rug.
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The rug has an artisanal design that’s not overpowering with ivory and soft pink hues.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
That was hours before Smith was found shot in the head, rolled up in a rug, and left in the trunk of his own car set on fire back in 2021.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 1 Aug. 2025
Such redefinitions are more examples of sweeping problems under the rug.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The rug has an artisanal design that’s not overpowering with ivory and soft pink hues.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 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 7 Aug. 2025.
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rug
noun
: a piece of thick heavy fabric usually with a nap or pile used as a floor covering
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