1. the material used to make the floor of a room or building
2. the process of installing a floor

1. present participle of floor: knocking someone down
2. present participle of floor: shocking or surprising someone greatly
Usage: informal

Examples

• We chose hardwood flooring for the living room.
• The bathroom needs new tile flooring.
• The flooring project will take three days to complete.
• Laminate flooring is more affordable than real wood.
• The boxer was flooring his opponents with powerful punches.
• The news was absolutely flooring to everyone who heard it.
• They’re flooring the entire house this weekend.