A rug is a piece of thick heavy fabric that is smaller than a carpet and is used as a floor covering. It is typically woven using organic fibers such as cotton, jute, silk, or wool. Rugs are often used to cover a specific area of the floor, as opposed to carpets, which can extend wall-to-wall or be fixed to the floor. The terms "rug" and "carpet" are sometimes used interchangeably, but there is a distinction between the two based on size and usage. The word "rug" has its origins in the Old Norse word "rogg," which means "shaggy tuft," and by the early 19th century, it had come to mean "floor mat".
In summary, a rug is a smaller, movable floor covering made of thick fabric, often woven from organic fibers, and is distinct from a carpet in terms of size and usage.
