flooring

American  

[flawr-ing, flohr-] / ˈflɔr ɪŋ, ˈfloʊr- /

noun

1. a floor.

2. floors collectively.

3. materials for making floors.

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flooring British  

/ ˈflɔːrɪŋ /

noun

1. the material used in making a floor, esp the surface material

2. another word for floor

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Other Word Forms

• underflooring noun

Etymology

Origin of flooring

First recorded in 1615–25; floor + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Another pile of garbage bags sits in front of the sink, doing nothing to hide the yellowed linoleum flooring that’s cracked and peeling where it meets the worn brown carpeting of the living room.

From Literature

Weak home sales are curbing shoppers’ appetite for appliances, cabinets and flooring, but some observers see brighter days ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal

Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with an open floor plan that is accentuated by dark wood flooring and rustic charm.

From MarketWatch

For instance, linoleum flooring is costlier than sheet vinyl flooring.

From BBC

The strong scent of raw lumber wafted from the flooring and the dark-stained panels that covered the lower half of the walls.

From Literature

Related Words

• carpet
• carpeting
• linoleum
• tile
• woodwork