flooring

noun

floor·​ing ˈflȯr-iŋ How to pronounce flooring (audio)
1
: floor, base
2
: material for floors

Examples of flooring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Modern subway tiles will line its walls along with brighter flooring, new tables, silverware and uniforms. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 25 June 2024 To create the grandeur of the space, a fake floor was installed in the hall to protect the original stone flooring. Kayla Keegan, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024 This helps stop the spread of the fungi, which becomes airborne as walls and flooring are removed. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 June 2024 Calling Glendale home since 1990, he’s owned a Valley-wide flooring maintenance company for 28 years. The Arizona Republic, 10 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for flooring 

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Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of flooring was in 1624

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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flooring. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

flooring

noun
floor·​ing ˈflōr-iŋ How to pronounce flooring (audio)
ˈflȯr-
1
2
: material for floors

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