parquet — a type of wooden flooring made of small rectangular pieces arranged in a geometric pattern
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a type of wooden flooring made of small rectangular pieces arranged in a geometric pattern
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɑːrˈkeɪ/
Example Sentences
- The detective examined the parquet floor for clues, but only found his reflection staring back at him.
- They chose parquet flooring for the living room to add elegance to their home.
- My cat loves sliding across the polished parquet like an Olympic figure skater.
parquet
NOUN[/pɑːrˈkeɪ/]
a type of wooden flooring made of small rectangular pieces arranged in a geometric pattern
Geometric wooden floor pattern installation
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'parquet', which is the diminutive form of 'parc' meaning 'park' or 'enclosed space'. The term originally referred to the small enclosed area in a courtroom, and later came to describe the wooden flooring pattern used in such spaces.
Breakdown
French 'parc' (park/enclosed space) + '-quet' (diminutive suffix) = parquet (small park/enclosed wooden floor section)
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The detective examined the parquet floor for clues, but only found his reflection staring back at him.”
“They chose parquet flooring for the living room to add elegance to their home.”
“My cat loves sliding across the polished parquet like an Olympic figure skater.”
“The parquet in the old mansion told stories of countless elegant gatherings.”
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