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/
Korean meaning: 작은 직사각형 나무 조각들을 기하학적 패턴으로 배열한 마루
Korean pronunciation: 파-케이 (강세: 케이)
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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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.
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“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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