Pronunciation: /ˈkɑrpɪt/
noun a thick woven fabric used as a floor covering
A1 The carpet in the living room is red.
A2 I spilled juice on the carpet and now it's stained.
B1 We need to vacuum the carpet before the guests arrive.
B2 The carpet in the hotel lobby is plush and luxurious.
C1 The antique carpet in the museum is worth a fortune.
C2 She hired a professional cleaner to deep clean the carpet in her home.
verb not applicable
A1 I carpet the living room every week to keep it clean.
A2 She carpeted the entire house before moving in.
B1 The hotel staff will carpet the room before your arrival.
B2 The company decided to carpet the office with a plush material.
C1 The decorator recommended carpeting the stairs for a more elegant look.
C2 The designer plans to carpet the entire showroom with a custom-made rug.
adjective not applicable
A1 The carpet floor in the living room is soft.
A2 She bought a carpet bag to match her outfit.
B1 The hotel room had a carpeted floor, which made it feel cozy.
B2 The carpeted walls in the theater helped to improve the acoustics.
C1 The luxurious penthouse had custom-made carpeted stairs.
C2 The carpeted ceilings in the mansion added a touch of elegance to the rooms.
adverb not applicable
A1 She cleaned the carpet quickly.
A2 He walked on the carpet carefully.
B1 The cat slept peacefully on the carpet.
B2 The new carpet beautifully complemented the room.
C1 The intricate design of the carpet elegantly adorned the floor.
C2 The luxurious carpet exquisitely covered the entire room.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The carpet is soft.
A2 I spilled juice on the carpet.
B1 She vacuumed the carpet before the guests arrived.
B2 The carpet in the living room needs to be replaced.
C1 The antique carpet in the dining room is worth a fortune.
C2 The Persian carpet in the hallway is a family heirloom.
preposition not applicable
A1 The cat is hiding under the carpet.
A2 I found my keys beneath the carpet.
B1 She placed the vase on top of the carpet.
B2 The children played games around the carpet.
C1 The intricate design of the carpet complemented the room's decor.
C2 The antique carpet served as the focal point of the room.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I vacuumed the carpet and then I mopped the floor.
A2 She spilled juice on the carpet, but she quickly cleaned it up.
B1 The carpet in the living room is old, so we are thinking of replacing it.
B2 The carpet in the bedroom is plush and comfortable, making it perfect for bare feet.
C1 The carpet in the hotel lobby was so luxurious that guests often commented on its softness.
C2 After the party, we rolled up the carpet and stored it in the closet until the next event.
interjection not applicable
A1 Carpet! That looks cozy.
A2 I spilled juice on the carpet. Carpet!
B1 Carpet! I need to vacuum it soon.
B2 Carpet, can you believe how expensive it is to replace?
C1 The intricately woven carpet in the living room is a work of art. Carpet!
C2 After years of wear and tear, the carpet still looks pristine. Carpet!
article not applicable
A1 The carpet in my living room is blue.
A2 I spilled juice on the carpet and had to clean it up.
B1 I prefer hardwood floors to carpet because it's easier to clean.
B2 The Persian carpet in the dining room is a family heirloom.
C1 The antique carpet in the foyer is worth a fortune.
C2 The intricate patterns on the handmade carpet were breathtaking.
formal The elegant ballroom was adorned with a luxurious carpet that complemented the chandeliers.
informal I spilled wine on the carpet last night and now it won't come out.
slang Let's roll up the carpet and get out of here before the cops show up.
figurative The scandal swept under the carpet for years finally came to light.
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