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- [kahr-pi-ting]
- /ˈkɑr pɪ tɪŋ/
- /ˈkɑː.pɪ.tɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahr-pi-ting]
- /ˈkɑr pɪ tɪŋ/
Definitions of carpeting word
- uncountable noun carpeting You use carpeting to refer to a carpet, or to the type of material that is used to make carpets. 3
- noun carpeting carpet material or carpets in general 3
- noun carpeting carpets or carpet fabric 3
- noun carpeting a heavy fabric, commonly of wool or nylon, for covering floors. 1
- noun carpeting a covering of this material. 1
- noun carpeting any relatively soft surface or covering like a carpet: They walked on the carpet of grass. 1
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Origin of carpeting
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; carpet + -ing1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Carpeting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
carpeting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
carpeting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for carpeting
noun carpeting
- tapestry — a fabric consisting of a warp upon which colored threads are woven by hand to produce a design, often pictorial, used for wall hangings, furniture coverings, etc.
- rug — a thick fabric for covering part of a floor, often woven of wool and often having an oblong shape with a border design. Compare carpet.
- runner — a person, animal, or thing that runs, especially as a racer.
- matting — a piece of cardboard or other material placed over or under a drawing, painting, photograph, etc., to serve as a frame or provide a border between the picture and the frame.
- throw rug — scatter rug.
verb carpeting
- bawl out — If someone bawls you out, they shout at you angrily because you have done something wrong.
- criticize — If you criticize someone or something, you express your disapproval of them by saying what you think is wrong with them.
- dress down — of or for a dress or dresses.
- jaw — a swelling wave of water; billow.
- revile — to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of abusively.
Antonyms for carpeting
verb carpeting
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- uncover — to lay bare; disclose; reveal.
- unmask — to strip a mask or disguise from.
Top questions with carpeting
- how to install carpeting?
- how to remove carpeting?
- how much does carpeting cost?
- how much is carpeting?
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