parquet

parquet Definition

par·quet (pär kā′)

noun

☆ the main floor of a theater, esp. that part from the orchestra pit to the parquet circle: usually called orchestra
a flooring of parquetry

Etymology: Fr, a small enclosed section < MFr parchet, dim. of parc, park

transitive verb -·queted′-kād′, -·quet′·ing-kā′iŋ

parquet Synonyms

parquet Usage Examples

Converse of object

laminate: Modern interiors feature marble floors in living areas and laminated parquet in bedrooms.
reclaim: But the reclaimed parquet will need cleaning before laying n The double trunk heavy wooden coffee table, below, opens up for storage.
have: It doesn't have a parquet of inlayed wood patterns.

Adjective modifier

Modifies a noun

flooring: First floor: 3 bedrooms with parquet flooring, study, shower room, toilet.
floor: First floor: Landing - parquet floor, glazed door to small balcony, stairs continue to upper level.
block: Dining Area: Parquet block flooring, wall light point.
surface: A steel ball 10mm in diameter is pressed against the parquet surface with a fixed force.

Noun used with modifier

oak: Walnut paneling still lines most of the reception rooms and the polished oak parquet floors still exist, sometimes under well worn carpets.
wood: A serving hatch opens into the oak dining room and library with wood parquet floor.
hardwood: The floor suggests a hardwood parquet floor, worn in the middle and darker around the edge, focusing on the playing area.

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