carpet
car-pet · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A floor covering made of thick woven fabric.
- 2.
To cover with or as if with carpet.
- 3.
A thick layer or covering of something.
- 4.
(British, informal) To reprimand severely.
Forms
plural: carpets
Phrases & expressions
- •on the carpet — being reprimanded; under consideration
- •sweep under the carpet — to hide or ignore a problem
- •red carpet — special treatment or welcome
- •magic carpet — a flying carpet in folklore
- •carpet bombing — extensive bombing of an area
Related words
Etymology
From Old French "carpite" meaning thick woolen cloth, from Medieval Latin "carpita," from Latin "carpere" meaning to pluck or card wool.