parquet
UK: ˈpɑːkeɪ | US: pɑːrˈkeɪ
n. a floor covering of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern
n. the main floor of a theater where the audience sits (also called "orchestra" in US English)
vt. to cover a floor with parquet
The word parquet traces back to Old French parchet, meaning "a small enclosed space." It originally referred to a section of a theater floor (later extended to patterned wooden flooring). The root parc (enclosure) evolved from Latin parricus (pen or enclosure), reflecting the idea of a carefully arranged, bounded area. The suffix -et adds a sense of refinement, aligning with the intricate craftsmanship of parquet flooring.
The ballroom was adorned with elegant oak parquet.
We chose to parquet the living room for a classic look.
The theater’s parquet seats offered excellent views.
Restoring antique parquet requires skilled labor.
Her heels clicked rhythmically on the polished parquet.