carpet
Translation
carpet
Examples
The new carpet is very soft.
The new carpet is very soft.
They laid a red carpet for the stars.
They laid a red carpet for the stars.
Grammar Patterns
a ((carpet)) on the floor a floor covering The cat is sleeping on the carpet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rug, mat
Etymology
From Old French 'carpite' (to pluck wool), related to Latin 'carpere' (to pluck).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'car' and a 'pet' resting on a soft carpet. This links the sound to the object.