flooring
UK: ˈflɔːrɪŋ | US: ˈflɔːrɪŋ
n. material used to make a floor
n. the act or process of installing a floor
n. (figurative) a decisive defeat or knockdown (e.g., in boxing)
The word "flooring" derives from the Old English "flōr," meaning "ground" or "bottom surface," which traces back to Proto-Germanic *flōrō. The suffix "-ing" is a productive English morpheme used to form nouns denoting materials (e.g., "flooring" as a substance) or actions (e.g., "flooring" as the process of installing floors). The term evolved from describing physical surfaces to metaphorical uses, such as in combat sports.
The hardwood flooring in the living room adds warmth to the space.
They specialize in the installation of eco-friendly flooring.
The boxer delivered a punch that resulted in the flooring of his opponent.
We compared the costs of tile versus laminate flooring.
The sudden announcement was a flooring moment for the audience.