/ˈpɑːr.kɛ/ or /ˈpɑːr.kɪ/ (PAR-ket or PAR-keht)

Definitions

1. noun

a floor covering made of small, decorative pieces of wood, arranged in a geometric pattern

“The parquet floor added a touch of elegance to the living room.”

2. verb

to arrange or lay out something, especially a floor, in a decorative pattern

“The carpenter was tasked with parqueting the hardwood floor.”

3. name

a French commune in the department of Yvelines

“Parquet, France is a charming town with a rich history.”