flooring

noun

floor·​ing ˈflȯr-iŋ How to pronounce flooring (audio)
1
: floor, base
2
: material for floors

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Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of flooring was in 1624

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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flooring. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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flooring

noun
floor·​ing ˈflōr-iŋ How to pronounce flooring (audio)
ˈflȯr-
1
2
: material for floors

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