carpet

Meanings

• noun

  A large piece of material, usually textile or rug, that is spread out on a floor as a covering for it.

  - "The living room had a beautiful Persian carpet."
  - "They rolled up the carpet to clean the floor."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkɑɹpət/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with carpet
harpet , marquet , parquet

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Variants

List of all variants of carpet that leads to same result
carpet , carpeted , carpeting , carpets , on the carpet , carpet beetle , carpet beetles , carpet bomb , carpet bombed , carpet bombing , carpet bombs , carpet-bomb , carpet slipper , carpet sweeper , Brussels carpet , Brussels carpets , red-carpet , red carpet , tapestry carpet , tapestry carpets , call (someone) on the carpet , call on the carpet , call someone on the carpet

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Etymology

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The word 'carpet' comes from the Middle English word 'carpet', which is derived from the Old French word 'carpete', meaning 'matted woven fabric'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest carpet is the 'Akstafa Carpet' in Azerbaijan, which measures 20,670 square meters (223,219 square feet).

2. The Guinness World Record for the longest carpet is held by the 'Rasht Carpet' in Iran, which measures 6,167 meters (20,229 feet) long.

3. Carpets have been used for various practical purposes, such as insulation, sound absorption, and even as a form of camouflage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rug: A carpet is a type of rug, but a rug is not necessarily a carpet. A rug is a floor covering that can be made of various materials, including carpet.

2. Area rug: An area rug is a type of carpet that is designed to cover a specific area of a floor, as opposed to a wall-to-wall carpet.

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Culture

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Carpets have been used for thousands of years for various cultural, historical, and symbolic purposes. They have been used as floor coverings, wall hangings, and even as works of art. In many cultures, carpets are considered to be valuable possessions and are passed down from generation to generation.

How to Memorize "carpet"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large piece of fabric spread out on a floor. Imagine walking on it with bare feet. Feel the softness and warmth beneath your feet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'carpet' with the feeling of walking on a soft, warm floor. Imagine the different colors and patterns that carpets can come in.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-A-R-P-E-T to remember the definition: Covered Area for Raised Pedestals and Every Traffic.

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