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carpet pad

carpet pad

2.9
A layer of material under a carpet that makes it softer, warmer, and quieter
  • noun
  • /ˈkɑːrpɪt pæd/
  • US
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  • The carpet pad provides excellent insulation against the cold floor.

Examples

  • Through a process of depolymerization and purification, carpet materials like nylon 6 can be recycled into carpet pad, building materials, auto parts, and even more carpet.

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  • To make the room more comfortable, we installed a soft carpet pad beneath the new carpet.

  • Before laying down the carpet, ensure you choose a quality carpet pad for added comfort.

Synonyms

pad
vscarpet pad
118 1.4

A soft piece of material used to protect things or hold liquid

is more specific, designed to go beneath a floor covering for cushioning and support
underlay
vscarpet pad
1 4.6

A thin layer placed under a carpet or floor to make it softer and warmer

is made specifically for a single type of floor covering
rug pad
vscarpet pad
1 3.8

A thin material put under a rug to stop it sliding, protect the floor, and make it softer

is thicker and intended for larger, full room floor coverings rather than small ones
underlayment
vscarpet pad
  • Specialized
7.3

A thin pad that goes under a floor or carpet to make it warmer and quieter

is a particular form meant to sit directly beneath one floor covering

How Cushioned

polyurethane foam
  • Specialized
1 4.5
carpet pad
  • US
2.9
mat
136 1.0

Surface Forms

carpet pad singular
carpet pads plural

Morphology

carpet + pad

The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'carpet' (floor covering) + 'pad' (protective cushioning): a pad used with a carpet. This noun–noun compounding pattern is transparent and common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the two constituents will readily infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

Carpet pad literally names the soft layer under a carpet: carpet is the floor covering and pad is the soft under-layer. Because this layer gives 'softness', 'warmth' and 'support', the phrase means the mat put under a carpet to make it feel better and last longer.