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Wilton carpet

Wilton carpet

7.2
A woven floor covering made on a special loom with a close, soft surface
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The living room was fitted with a luxurious Wilton carpet in a deep blue shade.

Examples

  • The living room features a luxurious Wilton carpet.

  • Hotels often choose Wilton carpets for their durability and elegant appearance.

  • You can recognize a Wilton carpet by its close, velvety pile and distinct weaving method.

  • Many hotels use Wilton carpets for their elegant appearance.

  • The living room was beautifully decorated with a luxurious Wilton carpet that added warmth and elegance.

  • When they moved into their new home, they chose a vibrant Wilton carpet to enhance the cozy atmosphere.

  • Many customers prefer a high-quality Wilton carpet for its durability and plush feel underfoot.

Synonyms

Wilton
vsWilton carpet
  • Specialized
8.2

A heavy woven carpet with a soft velvety surface made by cutting loops

is the fuller name used to specify the woven floor covering

Surface Forms

Wilton carpet singular
Wilton carpets plural

Morphology

Wilton + carpet

The head noun 'carpet' makes the general meaning clear, but 'Wilton' is a specialized proper/technical label referring to a specific weaving method or origin rather than a transparent descriptive word. A learner who knows that 'Wilton' names that particular type will understand the compound, but without that lexical knowledge the meaning is not predictable from general vocabulary alone, so the expression is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Wilton carpet is named after the town of Wilton in England, where weavers long ago made a special, dense carpet with a close, velvety surface. That's why a Wilton carpet today means a strong, closely woven, velvety floor covering.