Rug

Pronunciation: /rʌɡ/

Definitions of rug

noun a piece of thick heavy fabric that is used to cover part of a floor

Example Sentences

A1 I have a small rug in front of my couch.

A2 She spilled juice on the rug and had to clean it up.

B1 The rug in the living room ties the whole decor together.

B2 I bought a handmade rug from Morocco during my travels.

C1 The antique rug in the hallway is a family heirloom.

C2 The Persian rug in the dining room is worth a fortune.

Examples of rug in a Sentence

formal The rug in the living room perfectly complements the furniture.

informal I spilled some wine on the rug, but I managed to clean it up.

slang That rug really ties the room together.

figurative She swept her problems under the rug, hoping they would disappear.

Grammatical Forms of rug

• past tense: rug
• plural: rugs
• comparative: more rug
• superlative: most rug
• present tense: rug
• future tense: will rug
• perfect tense: have rug
• continuous tense: is rugging
• singular: rug
• positive degree: rug
• infinitive: to rug
• gerund: rugging
• participle: rugged

Origin and Evolution of rug

First Known Use: 1555 year

Language of Origin: Scandinavian

Story behind the word: The word 'rug' originated from the Scandinavian word 'rogg', which referred to a coarse fabric or cover.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'rug' evolved to specifically refer to a small carpet or mat used for covering a floor, with variations in size, material, and design.