broadloom

[ brawd-loom ]

adjective

1. of or relating to rugs or carpets woven on a wide loom.

noun

1. broadloom carpet.

broadloom

/ ˈbrɔːdˌluːm /

noun

1. modifier of or designating carpets or carpeting woven on a wide loom to obviate the need for seams

Word History and Origins

Origin of broadloom¹

First recorded in 1920–25; broad + loom ¹

Example Sentences

Maybe they hadn’t planned on staying, but they did, even expanding the plant in 2015 so that they could make commercial carpet for the aviation industry, as well as Karastan’s broadloom carpet and wool rugs.

From New York Times

Replace the carpet with a wool broadloom in a neutral color.

From Washington Post

Locals flying home will soon be greeted by new broadloom made with materials from recycled carpet, soda bottles and plastic jars.

From New York Times

He also recommends wood surfaces softened by whitewashing, smooth stone surfaces, and “broadloom carpet that adds texture and softness underfoot.”

From Seattle Times

Another man was sprawled on the gray broadloom of the reception room, a brownish puddle beneath his side.

From Project Gutenberg