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: lap robe
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: a piece of thick heavy fabric that usually has a nap or pile and is used as a floor covering
3
: a floor mat of an animal pelt
a bearskin rug
4
slang
: toupee sense 1
5
British
: a blanket for an animal (such as a horse or dog)
Examples of rug in a Sentence
I accidentally spilled wine on the rug.
You could tell that he was wearing a rug.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Best Outdoor Decor Deals Bird baths, doormats, pathway lights, and rugs transform patios into enjoyable oases ideal for enjoying the sunshine and entertaining guests.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
LaHood, who sits on the Ways and Means panel, told CNN the task for Republicans will be figuring out how to not pull the rug out from under businesses that have been counting on and planning around these federal dollars.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
This visual theme continues inside, where bespoke rugs and wallpaper echo the architectural drama.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rug. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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noun
: a piece of thick heavy fabric usually with a nap or pile used as a floor covering
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