1car·pet 
/ˈkɑɚpət/ noun
plural car·pets /ˈkɑɚpət/ noun 1 : a heavy fabric cover for a floor [count] ▪ We bought a new carpet for the bedroom. [noncount] ▪ Which brand of carpet did you choose? — compare rug; see also magic carpet 2 [count] : a thick covering : a thick layer of something
▪ The ground was covered by a carpet of leaves/snow/grass.
▪ The ground was covered by a carpet of leaves/snow/grass.
call (someone) on the carpet
US, informal : to criticize someone for doing something wrong
▪ He was/got called on the carpet for missing the deadline.
▪ He was/got called on the carpet for missing the deadline.
sweep (something) under the carpet — see 1sweep
