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• noun
A floor covering of thick woven material or animal skin, typically not extending over the entire surface of the floor.
"She bought a beautiful Persian rug to place beneath the coffee table in the living room."
British A thick, heavy blanket or wrap, especially one used for warmth when traveling or sitting outdoors.
"They packed a picnic basket and a tartan travel rug for their trip to the countryside."
A hairpiece or toupee worn by a man to cover partial baldness (informal).
"He was wearing a rather unconvincing rug that didn't quite match his natural hair color."
Word Nuance & Usage
While often used interchangeably with 'carpet', a 'rug' is typically a movable piece that covers only a portion of the floor, whereas a 'carpet' is usually permanently installed wall-to-wall.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Early 16th century (originally denoting a rough woolen material): perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare with Norwegian 'rugga' (coarse coverlet) and Swedish dialect 'rugg' (coarse hair).
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