CARPETING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of CARPETING
To lay carpet, or to have carpet installed, in an area.
"After the fire, they carpeted over the blackened hardwood flooring."
To substantially cover something, as a carpet does; to blanket something.
"Popcorn and candy wrappers carpeted the floor of the cinema."
To reprimand.
Carpet or a piece of carpet, especially when speaking of installation or removal.
"As part of the restoration of the house, they took up the carpeting and left the hardwood floors exposed."
Cloth or materials for carpets.
A severe reprimand or telling-off.
"She got a carpeting from the boss."
Examples of CARPETING in a Sentence
- "After the fire, they carpeted over the blackened hardwood flooring."
- "Popcorn and candy wrappers carpeted the floor of the cinema."
- "As part of the restoration of the house, they took up the carpeting and left the hardwood floors exposed."
- "She got a carpeting from the boss."
Word Details
Is CARPETING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CARPETING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CARPETING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CARPETING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | r | p | e | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CARPETING
100 words from the letters in CARPETING
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How to Use CARPETING in Word Games
CARPETING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CARPETING to find 100 additional valid words.