area rug

noun

1. a rug designed to cover only part of a floor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of area rug¹

Probably earlier than 1980–85

Example Sentences

“Once you guys install the new LVP, put down a colorful area rug that leaves about a 2-foot border around the room,” she said.

From Seattle Times

“You’ll still see the LVP, but the area rug will add texture, absorb sound and look spectacular.”

From Seattle Times

Then, it was time to unroll the stunning red and gold area rug.

From Seattle Times

The area rug made all the difference.

From Seattle Times

Legible short-form ideas like dance routines and outfit videos seem to have given way to videos that lend themselves to smooth-brained and extended viewing, like clips of taming an unruly lawn or cleaning a muddy area rug.

From New York Times