Definition

A person who installs or lays down flooring materials in buildings or homes.

Example

The floorer worked quickly to finish the installation before the furniture arrived.

Conversation

I heard you hired a floorer to do your living room.

Yeah, the old carpet was looking terrible, so I decided to upgrade.

That sounds like a good idea! What type of flooring did you choose?

I went with hardwood; I've always loved how it looks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Floorer → It is formed from "floor" (from Old English *flōr*, meaning the lower surface of a room) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A floorer is a person who works with or installs floors.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works on the 'lower surface' ('floor') of a room — that's what a floorer does.

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