flooring

noun

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

Examples of flooring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Renovated in recent years, the public areas display a mix of hardwood and terracotta tile flooring, while nearly every room features at least one set of French doors opening to various parts of the outdoor gardens. James McClain, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024 The La-Mesa-Spring Valley district alone reported sustaining $10 million to $15 million in costs during the storm, from having to install new flooring to asbestos abatement to replacing much of the furniture and supplies on school campuses. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024 While checking an attic fan, members of the team saw loose dust on top of flooring that contained asbestos. Christine Wen, The Conversation, 15 Feb. 2024 The spacious open floor plan at the entry level is highlighted by ceiling-high windows and eight-inch-wide French oak flooring. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2024 The vacuum ranked as PEOPLE’s pick for best cordless vacuum on hardwood floors thanks to its lightweight design, maneuverability on hard flooring — specifically wood — and for being an easy and efficient way to clean up small messes in the kitchen. Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024 With a 300ml clean water tank, the new Dyson can cover flooring up to 110m². Paul Lamkin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Inside, all of the flooring was imported from the Cotswolds, one of England’s preeminent countryside destinations, and there are a total of five stately fireplaces. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024 Alternatively, another popular option is getting a rug that’s almost as large as the dimensions of the bedroom itself, leaving a few inches of bare flooring on all sides. Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2024

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Word History

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 19 Mar. 2024.

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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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