Video shows what rug means. A partial covering for a floor.. A (usually thick) piece of fabric used for warmth (especially on a bed); a blanket.. A kind of coarse, heavy frieze, formerly used for clothing.. rug synonyms: carpet, mat, toupee, wig. Rug Meaning. How to pronounce, definition audio dictionary. How to say rug. Powered by MaryTTS, Wiktionary