1
: lap robe
2
: a piece of thick heavy fabric that usually has a nap or pile and is used as a floor covering
3
: a floor mat of an animal pelt
a bearskin rug
4
slang
: toupee sense 1
5
British
: a blanket for an animal (such as a horse or dog)
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I accidentally spilled wine on the rug.
You could tell that he was wearing a rug.
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The colors in the rugs tie to the pillows, the throw, the lamp and even the painting on the wall.
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Add a rug to high-traffic areas, like your entryway or kitchen.
—Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Shop the 10 best rug deals at Walmart starting at $14.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The colors in the rugs tie to the pillows, the throw, the lamp and even the painting on the wall.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rug
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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rug. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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noun
: a piece of thick heavy fabric usually with a nap or pile used as a floor covering
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