Synonyms for

Carpet

Verb / ˈkɑ:rpʌt / Another word for carpet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a floor covering made of thick woven material, typically in a decorative pattern

Synonyms & similar words

carpeting rug rug mat runner tapestry shag frieze knot weave pile coir sisal jute wool nylon polyester acrylic velvet plush saxony

Synonyms by register

Formal

rug floor covering textile flooring

Informal

mat throw rug

Literary

tapestry brocade

Antonyms

bare floor uncovered surface empty space plain clean slate

Common collocations

  • lay carpet
  • install carpet
  • clean carpet
  • new carpet
  • wall-to-wall carpet
  • fitted carpet
  • carpet cleaner
  • carpet tiles

Word family

noun carpet
verb carpet

Usage note

While 'rug' can be a synonym, it often refers to a smaller, movable floor covering, whereas 'carpet' typically implies wall-to-wall installation. The verb 'to carpet' means to cover an area with carpet.

Example sentences

  1. I spilled juice on the carpet.
  2. My dog loves to lay on the carpet.
  3. The carpet in the hotel room was soft and fluffy.
  4. I vacuumed the carpet to remove dirt and dust.
  5. The store had a wide selection of carpets to choose from.

Quotes

  • A good carpet is a quiet carpet. - Unknown
  • The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself, with desire for what its monstrous laws have made monstrous and unlawful. - Oscar Wilde
  • The only thing I like about rich people is their rugs. - Nancy Banks Smith

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