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- [pahr-key]
- /pɑrˈkeɪ/
- /ˈpɑː.keɪ/
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- [pahr-key]
- /pɑrˈkeɪ/
Definitions of parquet word
- noun parquet a floor composed of short strips or blocks of wood forming a pattern, sometimes with inlays of other woods or other materials. 1
- noun parquet the part of the main floor of a theater, opera house, etc., that is between the musicians' area and the parterre or rear division or, especially in the U.S., the entire floor space for spectators. 1
- verb with object parquet to construct (a floor) of parquetry. 1
- noun parquet inlaid wooden flooring 1
- noun parquet ground floor of theatre 1
- uncountable noun parquet Parquet is a floor covering made of small rectangular blocks of wood fitted together in a pattern. 0
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Origin of parquet
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < French, diminutive of parc park; see -et
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Parts of speech for Parquet
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parquet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for parquet
noun parquet
- carpeting — You use carpeting to refer to a carpet, or to the type of material that is used to make carpets.
- flooring — that part of a room, hallway, or the like, that forms its lower enclosing surface and upon which one walks.
- linoleum — a hard, washable floor covering formed by coating burlap or canvas with linseed oil, powdered cork, and rosin, and adding pigments to create the desired colors and patterns.
- floorboards — Plural form of floorboard.
- floors — Plural form of floor.
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