linoleum

/lɪˈnəʊli.əm/noun

A cheap, water-resistant floor covering, traditionally made of hardened linseed oil on a canvas backing, now often replaced by vinyl.

Example sentences

“The old kitchen still has its original green linoleum.”
“They replaced the worn linoleum with new wooden floors.”

Usually shortened to 'lino' in Britain. The 'lin-' comes from linseed, the oil it was originally made from.

Related words

floorboardOne of the long wooden planks fixed across joists to form a floor.tileA flat piece of clay, ceramic, or similar material, made in a regular shape and fixed in place to cover or decorate roofs, floors, or walls.rugA piece of thick fabric that covers part of a floor.wallpaperA decorative paper-based covering pasted onto the interior walls of a building.drapesLong, heavy curtains that cover a window.plasterA building material that goes on walls and ceilings as a wet paste and hardens into a smooth, solid layer; it is usually based on gypsum, lime, or cement.