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flooring

American  
[flawr-ing, flohr-] / ˈflɔr ɪŋ, ˈfloʊr- /

noun

  1. a floor.

  2. floors collectively.

  3. materials for making floors.


flooring British  
/ ˈflɔːrɪŋ /

noun

  1. the material used in making a floor, esp the surface material

  2. another word for floor

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Other Word Forms

  • underflooring noun

Etymology

Origin of flooring

First recorded in 1615–25; floor + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Underfoot, the rubber flooring is torn and strewn with trash.

From Barron's

The third pillar is home services and installable products, including renovation, flooring, cabinetry, and closet and storage systems.

From The Wall Street Journal

Companies that make everything from flooring to house paint say consumers are staying put or delaying upgrades.

From The Wall Street Journal

Moving into the living area, there is a sophisticated gray fireplace, dark wooden flooring, and a large window that allows natural light to flood in.

From MarketWatch

It still features the dazzling double staircase and checkered marble flooring in the grand entryway.

From MarketWatch