flooring

noun

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

Examples of flooring in a Sentence

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Contractors will remove all of the carpet, sanitize the space, and replace the flooring with a solid surface that can easily be cleaned and sanitized, Boyd said. Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025 Both robots have the same vacuum brush roll design, incorporating rubber fins and bristles to effectively agitate dirt on multiple flooring surfaces while keeping themselves clear of hair tangles. PC Magazine, 9 July 2025 For an additional cost, this stylish home can be upgraded with luxe features that make a big impact: think sleek luxury vinyl flooring, spiral staircases, modern kitchen fixtures like stainless steel faucets and granite countertops. Toni Sutton, People.com, 7 July 2025 The flooring is luxury vinyl, which promises easy care, good looks, and a long life. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for flooring

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 18 Jul. 2025.

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flooring

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

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