1. plural of carpet; thick woven floor coverings

1. third person singular present of carpet; covers with carpet
2. third person singular present of carpet; reprimands severely
Usage: informal; British

Examples

• The Persian carpets in the living room are beautiful.
• She vacuums the carpets every week.
• The hotel carpets all their rooms with luxury materials.
• He carpets the stairs to reduce noise.
• The boss carpets employees who arrive late.
• My mother carpets me whenever I forget to call.