Pronunciation

/rʌɡ/

Definitions

• Noun: A thickly woven floor covering, typically made of pile fabric, that is placed on a floor. For example: “The Persian rug added warmth to the living room.”
• Adjective: Characterized by or covered with a rug. For example: “A cozy rug-covered floor made the study inviting.”
• Verb: To cover (a floor) with a rug. For example: “They decided to rug the dining room with a beautiful oriental carpet.”

Phrases

• “Lay a rug down” means to place a rug on the floor.
• “rug it up” is a colloquial expression to wear warm clothes or accessories, especially during cold weather.
• “Rug out” can refer to setting up or preparing a space, often with a rug, for a particular purpose.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The antique rug was a family heirloom passed down through generations.”
• Adjective: “She stepped onto the soft, plush rug and felt the warmth beneath her feet.”
• Verb: “He rugged up his boots before venturing outside into the snow.”

Synonyms

• Carpet
• Coverlet
• Mats
• Area rug
• Runner
• Mattress pad
• Floor covering

Antonyms

• Bare (uncovered)
• Hard floor
• Exposed (木地板)