parquet
parquet Lexical Profile
parquet Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Flooring composed of wooden blocks or strips arranged in a geometric pattern, such as herringbone or basketweave.
"The historic mansion featured original oak parquet in the grand ballroom."
American The main floor of a theater, specifically the seating area extending from the orchestra pit to the parquet circle or rear under the balcony.
"They reserved seats in the center of the parquet for a clear view of the stage."
• verb
To cover or furnish a floor or room with geometric wooden inlay.
"The craftsmen were hired to parquet the library floor with alternating walnut and maple strips."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 19th century from French parquet, literally meaning 'small enclosure,' a diminutive of Old French parc ('enclosure' or 'park'). The term originally referred to an enclosed court space before being applied to the ornate wooden flooring typical of such rooms.