Parkett

parquet flooring, hardwood floor

noun par-KET Rare

Origin: from French parquet (small enclosure)

Also means

theatre stalls

Usage Note

Parkett as a flooring term refers to hardwood or engineered-wood parquet, considered premium compared to Laminat. Parkettboden abschleifen (to sand a parquet floor) is a major renovation job. In theatre contexts Parkett means the stalls (ground-floor seating).

Examples

"Das alte Parkett wurde abgeschliffen und neu versiegelt."

Natural Translation

The old parquet floor was sanded down and resealed.

Literal Translation

The old parquet was sanded-down and newly sealed.

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