Phrase Hound found 106 phrases and 36 compound words that contain carpet. The most common are listed below. Open carpet in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 106
- red carpetA strip of red carpet that is laid for a VIP to walk on.
- under the carpetSo as to be hidden from plain view (and thus easily ignored or overlooked).
- magic carpetA carpet capable either of magical flight, or instantaneous transport from one place to another, used as a means of travel.
- Carpet Cleaning
- carpet bombTo bomb (an area) in such a manner that the ordnance covers the entire area without gaps.
- carpet bombingpresent participle and gerund of carpet bomb
- carpet snakeA harmless snake found in New Guinea and Australia, the carpet python (Morelia spilota) and its six to eight subspecies.
- carpet sharkAny shark of the order Orectolobiformes.
- fitted carpetCarpet that is cut to fit the floorplan of a room.
- call on the carpetTo reprimand; to censure severely or angrily.
- carpet-beaterAlternative spelling of carpet beater.
- roll out the red carpetTo extend the utmost hospitality; to treat someone as an honored guest; to welcome or host, especially in a showy or extravagant manner.
- carpet burnA skin injury caused by friction with a carpet or similar surface.
- carpet sweeperA mechanical (not electric) device for cleaning carpets by means of a rotating brush.
- carpet beetleAny of numerous species of beetles in the family Dermestidae, especially in the genus Anthrenus, which are pests that cause extensive damage to wool, leather, silk, feathers, many stored products, and animal specimens.
- carpet knightOne made a knight during a time of peace and therefore for some reason other than military distinction or service.
- oriental carpetA handwoven carpet in one of various styles made in or associated with the Orient; an oriental rug.
- carpet grassAny of various grasses of the genus Axonopus, of tropical and subtropical American, some of which are rhizomatous; now widespread throughout the tropics worldwide.
- carpet pythonA carpet snake (snake of the species Morelia spilota).
- carpet rodSynonym of stair rod: Any of a number of metallic rods for holding a stair carpet in place.
- carpet shellA clam of the genus Venerupis.
- flying carpetA carpet capable either of magical flight, or instantaneous transport from one place to another, used as a means of travel.
- wood carpetA floor covering made of thin pieces of wood secured to a flexible backing, such as cloth.
- Turkish carpetSynonym of Turkey carpet: A soft thick kind of carpet.
- carpet knifeA utility knife suitable for cutting through carpet.
Compound words 36
- carpetbagA traveling bag made from scraps of carpet and widely used in the United States (and elsewhere) in the 19ᵗʰ century.
- carpetfulThe amount that fills a carpet.
- carpetweedA low-growing North American weed (Mollugo verticillata).
- carpetlessNot carpeted.
- carpetmongerOne who deals in carpets; a buyer and seller of carpets.
- becarpetTo cover like a carpet.
- carpetlayerA person who lays (cuts, shapes and fits) carpets.
- carpetmakerOne who manufactures carpets.
- recarpetTo replace the carpet of.
- nanocarpetA carpet of carbon nanotubes used to enhance the flow of heat at a critical point where computer chips connect to heat sinks.