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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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
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—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
With that in mind, finding a rug for an empty room is easy.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
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—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Rooms are equipped with plush rugs, Byredo products, rainfall showers, and, in certain cases, views of the hotel’s spacious, stunning infinity pool.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
With that in mind, finding a rug for an empty room is easy.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
RnemiTe-amo Buffalo Plaid Outdoor Rug For just $3, this Buffalo plaid outdoor rug from Walmart completely transforms your entryway with a big and bold pop of color.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rug. Accessed 22 Sep. 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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