parquet
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //pɑːrˈkeɪ//
KK: /pɑrˈkeɪ/
noun
Definition
A type of flooring made from wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The living room was beautifully decorated with a new parquet floor.
Conversation
Have you seen the new restaurant downtown?
Yeah, I went there last weekend and loved the parquet flooring.
It really adds a nice touch to the atmosphere, doesn’t it?
Absolutely! It makes the place feel so warm and inviting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
flooring
woodwork
paneling
Antonyms
ceiling
roof
overhead
transitive verb
Definition
To cover a floor with a pattern made of wooden pieces arranged in a geometric design.
Example
They decided to parquet the living room to give it a more elegant look.
Tense Forms
Past: parqueted
Past Participle: parqueted
Conversation
Have you seen the new cafe downtown?
Yes, I went there yesterday, and it looks amazing!
I heard they parquet the floors with beautiful wood designs.
Root Explanation
Parquet comes from the Old French word *parquet*, meaning a small compartment or a little park. The term originally referred to a type of flooring made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern, resembling a garden or park layout.
Memory Tip
Imagine a small 'park' ('parquet') made of wooden tiles arranged beautifully, which helps you remember that parquet refers to a decorative wooden floor.
Visually Confused Words
paquet
paque
perquest