Carpet
KAR-pet
Carpet is a Latin-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a floor covering made from thick woven fabric. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer CARPET (6).
Meaning & usage
A carpet is a textile floor covering typically consisting of an upper layer of pile attached to a backing. The pile is usually made from wool or synthetic fibers such as polypropylene, nylon, or polyester, and it is often used for its comfort and aesthetic appeal. Carpets have been used for centuries across various cultures and are often associated with warmth and luxury.
In a sentence
She chose a beautiful Persian carpet to add warmth to her living room.
Carpet as a crossword answer
Carpet is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A floor covering made from thick woven fabric” (6)
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