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)
Examples of rug in a Sentence
I accidentally spilled wine on the rug.
You could tell that he was wearing a rug.
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Sargsyan explains that homeowners want festive color palettes, and rugs with natural stain-resistant properties.
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Terri Williams, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Next, Powell says to focus on lighting, finding functional furniture pieces, and lastly, adding window treatments, rugs, and art.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
But days before his inauguration, Trump shocked many of his crypto supporters by peddling a digital token known as a meme coin, a functionally worthless asset that trades on hype and are a go-to vehicle for scams known as rug pulls.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
An area rug can be the ideal finishing touch for any room.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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Terri Williams, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Next, Powell says to focus on lighting, finding functional furniture pieces, and lastly, adding window treatments, rugs, and art.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
But days before his inauguration, Trump shocked many of his crypto supporters by peddling a digital token known as a meme coin, a functionally worthless asset that trades on hype and are a go-to vehicle for scams known as rug pulls.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
An area rug can be the ideal finishing touch for any room.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rug. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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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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