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Wilton

Wilton

8.2
A heavy woven carpet with a soft velvety surface made by cutting loops
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Wilton
  • The Wilton carpet added elegance to the living room.

Examples

  • The grand staircase was covered with a rich Wilton that complemented the historic interior.

  • They chose a deep red Wilton for the hotel lobby to add an elegant touch.

  • Over the years, the Wilton in the dining room held up remarkably well to heavy use.

  • She chose a beautiful Wilton for her new home.

  • The grand staircase was covered with a rich Wilton that complemented the historic interior.

  • They chose a deep red Wilton for the hotel lobby to add an elegant touch.

  • Over the years, the Wilton in the dining room held up remarkably well to heavy use.

Synonyms

carpet
vsWilton
355 1.0

A thick soft floor covering that you walk on

is a specific woven type made on a Jacquard loom with cut loops
Wilton carpet
vsWilton
  • Specialized
7.2

A woven floor covering made on a special loom with a close, soft surface

is the shorter form used without the general noun

Compounds

Wilton carpet
  • Specialized
7.2

A woven floor covering made on a special loom with a close, soft surface

Surface Forms

Wilton singular
Wiltons plural

Etymology

Wilton is named after the town of Wilton in England, where this style of carpet was first woven on looms. That's why a Wilton today means a heavy, rich carpet with a dense, velvety pile.