rag rug

noun

1. a rug, often multicolored, made of rags or strips of fabric woven or stitched together.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rag rug¹

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20

Example Sentences

Lamont—flinging himself on the floor, right there on the rag rug.

From Literature

Lamont writhed on the rag rug with far less tail to lash.

From Literature

Now Josie’s father could see: Inside the drawer, beneath and behind the false back, was a cozy little room with a tiny bed and a braided rag rug.

From Literature

Then came curtains, a rag rug, Mrs. Soldano’s white slips, sheets, and a small, worn stuffed bear that I knew was my best pal’s.

From Literature

Much too large for me to wear, I’d thought to use the shirts for a quilt and pants for a rag rug but was now very glad I hadn’t.

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