parquetry
The technique of applying wooden tiles or veneers to create a decorative geometrical…The technique of applying wooden tiles or veneers to create a decorative geometrical pattern on floors, furniture etc.
US/ˈpɑɹkɪtɹi/
» We have sandstone in the bathroom, and parquetry in the bedroom.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The technique of applying wooden tiles or veneers to create a decorative geometrical pattern on floors, furniture etc.
The new ballroom floor is a marvellous example of parquetry.
More definitions
- a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor
Examples
2 sentencesWe have sandstone in the bathroom, and parquetry in the bedroom.
The parquetry linoleum is not only less costly than wood, but it is more sanitary and much easier to take care of.
Origin
From parquet + -ry.From parquet + -ry.
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Forms
plural: parquetries| Singular | parquetry |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor:parqueterie
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable