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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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Ancient colors are cultivated in the Jorda rug—the product’s copper splotches mimic both erosion and painterly grace—while the Lydos rug feature a bright glyph motif.
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Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
Diamond Outdoor Rug If your deck or patio sees a lot of foot traffic, as most do, consider this durable outdoor rug with a diamond pattern.
—Lauren Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Keep reading for even more of my 2025 holy-grail products at Walmart, such as electric throw blankets, designer-quality boots, and a rustic accent rug.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Put space heaters on the floor on a non-flammable surface (not directly on a rug or carpet) and at least 3 feet away from all furniture.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
Diamond Outdoor Rug If your deck or patio sees a lot of foot traffic, as most do, consider this durable outdoor rug with a diamond pattern.
—Lauren Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Keep reading for even more of my 2025 holy-grail products at Walmart, such as electric throw blankets, designer-quality boots, and a rustic accent rug.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Put space heaters on the floor on a non-flammable surface (not directly on a rug or carpet) and at least 3 feet away from all furniture.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rug. Accessed 23 Jan. 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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