Flooring

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɔːrɪŋ

Origin

From Middle English floring

Full definition of flooring

Noun

1. A floor.
• 2008 , , Erin Barnes , Glossed Over , Every day we are exposed to low doses of phthalates in food containers, perfumes, hairsprays, floorings, paints, toys and medical devices.
2. A material used to make floors.
• 1994-04-14 , Susannah Vesey , Investment Conference , Now that it owns the best-known brand names in residential carpet, don't be surprised if Mohawk Industries sails into new waters - tile, resilient or even wood floorings - Chairman David Kolb hinted Wednesday.
3. (sports) The act of putting one's opponent on the floor.

Verb

1. Present participle of to floor.