Synonyms for

Carpets

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

Definition

Carpet is a floor covering made of thick woven fabric or layers of felt, often with a pattern or design.

Synonyms & similar words

carpeting rug carpet rug mat runner tapestry textile covering floorcloth carpeting dhurrie kilim shag

Synonyms by register

Formal

rugs floor coverings textiles

Informal

mats runners

Literary

tapestries hangings

Antonyms

bare floor uncovered plain empty clear naked

Common collocations

  • install carpets
  • clean carpets
  • new carpets
  • wall-to-wall carpets
  • carpet cleaner
  • carpet fitter
  • lay carpets
  • buy carpets

Word family

noun carpet
verb carpet
adjective carpeted

Usage note

The verb 'to carpet' means to cover a floor with carpet. It can also be used figuratively to mean to scold someone severely.

Example sentences

  1. The carpet in the living room is blue and white.
  2. I want to buy a new carpet for my bedroom.
  3. My cat loves to scratch the carpet.
  4. I vacuumed the carpet in the hallway.
  5. The hotel room had a soft and cozy carpet.

Quotes

  • I like to lay on the carpet and pretend I'm a carrot. - Jared Kintz
  • The carpet of the confessional was stained black with sins, like a garden choked with weeds. - Margaret Atwood
  • The world is a carpet of gems, a minefield of beauty and ugliness. - Anthony Marais

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