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moquette

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /mɒˈkɛt/
  • UK: /mə(ʊ)ˈkɛt/
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  • rhymes with -ɛt

1

noun

Meaning 1

A kind of fabric with a thick pile used for carpeting or to upholster seating, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An article covered in such material.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a thick velvety synthetic fabric used for carpets and soft upholstery

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: fabric, cloth, material, textile

History

Etymology

Borrowed from French moquette.