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Rug vs. Rag: Know the Difference

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By Shumaila Saeed || Updated on December 25, 2023
Rug is a floor covering of thick woven material or animal skin, typically not extending over the entire floor. Rag is a piece of old cloth, especially one torn from a larger fabric, used typically for cleaning purposes.
Rug vs. Rag

Key Differences

Rugs have been part of home decor for centuries, used as ornamental floor coverings to add comfort and style to living spaces. Rags, on the other hand, are often remnants or pieces of discarded cloth used for cleaning or wiping surfaces.
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Rugs are crafted from various materials like wool, silk, or synthetic fibers, designed for durability and aesthetic appeal. Rags are usually made from any old cloth, without specific attention to material quality, primarily valued for their absorbency and utility in cleaning tasks.
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The primary function of a rug is to enhance the aesthetic of a room, provide warmth, and offer a comfortable walking surface. Rags are utilitarian, used for cleaning, wiping, or sometimes as makeshift protective covers for surfaces during messy tasks.
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Rugs often hold cultural significance, with traditional designs reflecting the heritage of their origin. They can be artistic showpieces. Rags lack this cultural and artistic value, being seen as everyday, disposable items without any significant aesthetic or cultural importance.
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Rugs can be expensive, especially handmade or designer pieces, and are often seen as investment decor items. Rags are inexpensive and widely regarded as low-value items, often repurposed from worn-out clothes or textiles.
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Comparison Chart

Word Type

Noun; often used as a subject or object.
Noun; frequently used as an object.
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Plurality

Regular plural form (rugs).
Regular plural form (rags).
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Part of Speech

Mainly used as a noun.
Primarily a noun, occasionally an adjective.
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Usage in Sentences

Often used with adjectives describing texture.
Typically used with verbs related to cleaning.
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Connotation and Context

Generally positive or neutral, home-related.
Often neutral or negative, related to cleaning.
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Rug and Rag Definitions

Rug

A textile floor covering typically not covering an entire floor.
The antique rug became the centerpiece of our foyer.
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Rag

A torn piece of old cloth.
He used a rag to clean the spilled paint.
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Rug

A small carpet laid over a part of a floor.
She placed a colorful rug under the coffee table.
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Rag

A small piece of cloth used for cleaning purposes.
She wiped the counter with a damp rag.
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Rug

A thick, heavy covering for a floor, often made of woven wool or synthetic fibers.
The new rug in the office was both stylish and comfortable underfoot.
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Rag

A fragment of cloth, often used for cleaning.
I found an old rag to polish the silverware.
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Rug

A floor covering made from heavy fabric.
The woolen rug in the living room added a cozy feel to the space.
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Rag

A cloth remnant for domestic use, typically for cleaning.
She kept a rag in the kitchen for quick spills.
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Rug

A protective or ornamental mat.
We bought a rugged outdoor rug for the patio.
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Rag

A scrap of cloth.
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Rug

A floor covering consisting of a piece of heavy fabric, especially one that does not cover the floor's entire surface.
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Rag

A piece of cloth used for cleaning, washing, or dusting.
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Rug

An animal skin used as a floor covering.
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Rag

Rags Threadbare or tattered clothing.
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Rug

Chiefly British A piece of thick, warm fabric or fur used as a coverlet or lap robe.
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Rag

Cloth converted to pulp for making paper.
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Rug

(Slang) A toupee.
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Rag

A scrap; a fragment.
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Rug

A partial covering for a floor.
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Rag

(Slang) A newspaper, especially one specializing in sensationalism or gossip.
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Rug

A (usually thick) piece of fabric used for warmth (especially on a bed); a blanket.
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Rag

The stringy central portion and membranous walls of a citrus fruit.
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Rug

A kind of coarse, heavy frieze, formerly used for clothing.
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Rag

A practical joke; a prank.
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Rug

A cloak or mantle made of such a frieze.
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Rag

A roofing slate with one rough surface.
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Rug

A person wearing a rug.
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Rag

Chiefly British A coarsely textured rock.
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Rug

A cloth covering for a horse.
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Rag

A piece written in ragtime.
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Rug

A dense layer of natural vegetation that precludes the growth of crops.
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Rag

To criticize or scold (someone).
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Rug

(slang) The female pubic hair.
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Rag

To criticize or complain about (something).
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Rug

A rough, woolly, or shaggy dog.
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Rag

To tease or taunt (someone).
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Rug

(slang) A wig; a hairpiece.
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Chiefly British To play a joke on.
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Rug

(colloquial) A dense growth of chest hair.
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Rag

(Sports) In ice hockey, to maintain possession of (the puck) by outmaneuvering opposing players, especially so as to kill a penalty.
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Rug

(transitive) To cover with a rug.
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Rag

To compose or play (a piece) in ragtime.
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Rug

(Scotland) To pull roughly or hastily; to plunder; to spoil; to tear.
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Rag

(in the plural) Tattered clothes.
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Rug

Snug; cosy
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Rag

A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning, patching, etc.; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred or tatter.
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Rug

A kind of coarse, heavy frieze, formerly used for garments.
They spin the choicest rug in Ireland. A friend of mine . . . repaired to Paris Garden clad in one of these Waterford rugs. The mastiffs, . . . deeming he had been a bear, would fain have baited him.
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Rag

A shabby, beggarly fellow; a ragamuffin.
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Rug

A piece of thick, nappy fabric, commonly made of wool, - used for various purposes, as for covering and ornamenting part of a bare floor, for hanging in a doorway as a potière, for protecting a portion of carpet, for a wrap to protect the legs from cold, etc.
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Rag

A ragged edge in metalworking.
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Rug

A rough, woolly, or shaggy dog.
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Rag

A sail, or any piece of canvas.
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Rug

To pull roughly or hastily; to plunder; to spoil; to tear.
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Rag

Sanitary napkins, pads, or other materials used to absorb menstrual discharge.
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Rug

Floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
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Rag

A newspaper or magazine, especially one whose journalism is considered to be of poor quality.
Fish wrap
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Rag

(poker) A poor, low-ranking kicker.
I have ace-four on my hand. In other words, I have ace-rag.
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Rag

A curtain of various kinds.
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Rag

(dated) A person suffering from exhaustion or lack of energy.
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Rag

A coarse kind of rock, somewhat cellular in texture; ragstone.
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(dated) A prank or practical joke.
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Rag

A society run by university students for the purpose of charitable fundraising.
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Rag

An informal dance party featuring music played by African-American string bands.
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Rag

A ragtime song, dance or piece of music.
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Rag

(transitive) To decorate (a wall, etc.) by applying paint with a rag.
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Rag

(intransitive) To become tattered.
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Rag

To break (ore) into lumps for sorting.
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To cut or dress roughly, as a grindstone.
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Rag

To scold or tell off; to torment; to banter.
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Rag

To drive a car or another vehicle in a hard, fast or unsympathetic manner.
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Rag

To tease or torment, especially at a university; to bully, to haze.
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Rag

To play or compose (a piece, melody, etc.) in syncopated time.
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Rag

To dance to ragtime music.
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Rag

To add syncopation (to a tune) and thereby make it appropriate for a ragtime song.
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Rag

To scold or rail at; to rate; to tease; to torment; to banter.
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Rag

To become tattered.
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Rag

To break (ore) into lumps for sorting.
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Rag

To cut or dress roughly, as a grindstone.
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Rag

To play or compose (a piece, melody, etc.) in syncopated time.
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To dance to ragtime music, esp. in some manner considered indecorous.
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Rag

A piece of cloth torn off; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred; a tatter; a fragment.
Cowls, hoods, and habits, with their wearers, tossed,And fluttered into rags.
Not having otherwise any rag of legality to cover the shame of their cruelty.
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Rag

Hence, mean or tattered attire; worn-out dress.
And virtue, though in rags, will keep me warm.
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Rag

A shabby, beggarly fellow; a ragamuffin.
The other zealous rag is the compositor.
Upon the proclamation, they all came in, both tag and rag.
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Rag

A coarse kind of rock, somewhat cellular in texture.
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Rag

A ragged edge.
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Rag

A sail, or any piece of canvas.
Our ship was a clipper with every rag set.
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Rag

A small piece of cloth or paper
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Rag

A week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities
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Music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)
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Newspaper with half-size pages
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A boisterous practical joke (especially by college students)
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Rag

Treat cruelly;
The children tormented the stuttering teacher
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Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations;
Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
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Rag

Play in ragtime;
Rag that old tune
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Rag

Harass with persistent criticism or carping;
The children teased the new teacher
Don't ride me so hard over my failure
His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
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Rag

Censure severely or angrily;
The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car
The deputy ragged the Prime Minister
The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup
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Rag

Break into lumps before sorting;
Rag ore
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Rag

An old or tattered piece of cloth.
The mechanic grabbed a rag to check the oil.
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Repeatedly Asked Queries

What is a rug?

A rug is a textile floor covering, usually not covering the entire floor.
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How are rugs typically used?

Rugs are used for decorative purposes, to add comfort and style to a room.
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What is a rag?

A rag is a small piece of old, often torn, cloth used for cleaning.
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What materials are rugs made from?

Rugs can be made from wool, silk, synthetic fibers, and sometimes animal skins.
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Are rugs expensive?

The cost of rugs varies widely, from affordable to high-end expensive pieces.
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Is there a difference between a "rug" and a "carpet"?

A "carpet" typically covers an entire room's floor, while a "rug" is smaller and often placed on top of a carpet or floor.
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Can rugs be art pieces?

Yes, many rugs, especially handmade ones, are considered art pieces.
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Can "rug" also refer to a small carpet or mat used in specific areas of a room?

Yes, a "rug" can refer to both large and small floor coverings.
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What is a "throw rug"?

A "throw rug" is a small, decorative rug used to add warmth and style to a room.
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Can "rug" be used as a verb, describing the action of placing a rug on the floor?

No, "rug" is primarily a noun.
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Can "rag" also refer to a torn or tattered piece of clothing?

Yes, it can describe clothing that is in poor condition.
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Is "rug" a synonym for "mat"?

While there is some overlap, a "mat" is generally thinner and used at entrances or for specific purposes, while a "rug" is more versatile.
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Can "rag" be used to describe a flag or banner in informal language?

Yes, informally, "rag" might refer to a tattered flag or banner.
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Is "rag" related to the term "ragtime" in music?

No, "rag" in "ragtime" refers to a musical genre characterized by syncopated rhythms.
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Is "rag" commonly used for cleaning purposes, such as dusting or wiping surfaces?

Yes, it is frequently used for cleaning and household chores.
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Can "rag" be a verb meaning to tear something into pieces or shreds?

Yes, "rag" can be used as a verb in this context, meaning to tear or rip apart.
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Goth is a dark, often Victorian-influenced subculture and style, while Alt (alternative) is a broader term encompassing non-mainstream styles and attitudes.
Handsome vs. SmartHandsome vs. Smart
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Handsome describes physical attractiveness, focusing on looks, while smart denotes intelligence or cleverness, related to mental capabilities.

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