Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small rug; several can be used in a room: A "scatter rug" is a small, often decorative, rug that does not cover the entire floor area. It is designed to be placed in specific spots, and multiple scatter rugs can be used within a single room to define spaces or add comfort and style.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She placed a colorful scatter rug beside the bed.
  • The living room has several scatter rugs over the hardwood floor.
  • A scatter rug can add a pop of color to an otherwise neutral space.

Advanced Usage

• As a design element: Scatter rugs are often used to anchor a furniture grouping, such as under a coffee table or in front of a chair.
  • Use a scatter rug to define the seating area in an open-plan room.

Variants and Related Words

• Area rug (n): A larger rug that covers a significant portion of a floor but not the entire room. While similar, an area rug is typically larger than a scatter rug.
  • They chose a large area rug for the center of the living room.
• Throw rug (n): A synonym for "scatter rug," emphasizing its portable, casual nature.
  • He kicked off his shoes onto the soft throw rug.

Synonyms

• Throw rug: A small rug.
• Mat: A small piece of material used as a floor covering, often for a specific purpose (e.g., a doormat).
• Small carpet: A general term for a rug of limited size.

Related Phrases

• "To scatter rugs": This phrase describes the action of placing several small rugs around a room.
  • The designer's technique was to scatter rugs of different textures throughout the space.

Noun

1. a small rug; several can be used in a room