Synonyms for

Rug

Verb / rʌg / Another word for rug — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A rug is a piece of thick material that covers part of a floor.

Synonyms & similar words

carpeting carpet carpet mat runner tapestry cover throw blanket pad doormat carpeting floorcloth rugger

Synonyms by register

Formal

carpet floor covering textile floor covering

Informal

mat doormat throw rug

Literary

tapestry hearth rug

Antonyms

bare floor uncovered surface empty space plain ground clear area

Common collocations

  • area rug
  • Persian rug
  • shag rug
  • oriental rug
  • rug cleaner
  • rug manufacturer
  • rug design
  • rug fibers

Word family

noun rug
verb rug
adjective ruggable

Usage note

While 'rug' and 'carpet' are often used interchangeably, 'carpet' typically refers to wall-to-wall floor covering, whereas 'rug' usually denotes a smaller, movable piece.

Example sentences

  1. I put a rug on the floor to keep my feet warm.
  2. My dog loves to lay on the rug.
  3. The rug in my bedroom is blue and white.
  4. A rug can add color to a room.
  5. I spilled juice on the rug and had to clean it up.

Quotes

  • A good rug can really pull a room together. -Lebowski
  • I'm not a rug, you know. -Aladdin
  • The rug really tied the room together, did it not? -Lebowski

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