Definition of "flooring"

Every day we are exposed to low doses of phthalates in food containers, perfumes, hairsprays, floorings, paints, toys and medical devices.

2008 May/Jun, Erin Barnes, “Glossed Over”, in E: The Environmental Magazine, volume 19, number 3, page 21

Now that it owns the best-known brand names in residential carpet, don't be surprised if Mohawk Industries sails into new waters - tile, resilient or even wood floorings - Chairman David Kolb hinted Wednesday.

1994 April 14, Susannah Vesey, “Investment Conference”, in Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta