WORD OF THE DAY
vacuum the carpet
BrE
/ ˈvækjʊəm ðə ˈkɑːpɪt /
NAmE
/ ˈvækjum ðə ˈkɑrpət /
to remove all dusk and dirtiness from a thick textile floor covering used insulating a person's feet from a cold tile or concrete floor, making a room more comfortable as a place to sit on the floor (e.g., when playing with children or as a prayer rug), reducing sound from walking (particularly in apartment buildings), and adding decoration or color to a room