linoleum
nounUK /lɪˈnəʊliəm/
US /lɪˈnoʊliəm/
A smooth floor covering made from natural materials.
The kitchen floor was covered with shiny green linoleum.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A brand name for a type of hard, washable floor covering made from linseed oil, cork dust, and resin.
The old school hallway still had its original linoleum from the 1950s.
3. Any similar smooth, resilient sheet material used for covering floors.
They laid linoleum in the bathroom to make cleaning easier.
4. A floor covering often used in hospitals and kitchens because it is easy to keep clean.
The hospital corridors were lined with pale linoleum.