flooring

noun

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

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Slip resistant surfaces can do the same, especially in bathrooms and on decks where bare feet meet wet flooring. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 During a storm, water can enter the basement even through these small openings, causing extensive damage to drywall, flooring, and insulation. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026 Some of the buildings had specialty flooring and lighting, and maximum-occupancy rules. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 From her son's income, she's changed the flooring from cement to gleaming white tiles, added plenty of new wardrobes, a television and a small altar in the corner of the living room. — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flooring

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First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flooring. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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flooring

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

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