The old dog slept soundly on the rug.

Meaning: This sentence tells us that an old dog was taking a deep and peaceful nap on a rug.

Choice of Words: Old describes someone or something that has lived for a long time. Dog is a common pet. Slept means to be in a state of rest with your eyes closed. Soundly means in a deep or peaceful way. Rug is a piece of thick fabric that is used to cover a floor. When you put them together, "The old dog slept soundly on the rug" means a dog that has lived for a long time was in a deep sleep on a piece of thick fabric that covers the floor.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The old dog slept soundly on the warm rug.
• The tired dog slept soundly on the living room rug.
• The old dog sleeps soundly on the cozy living room rug.
• The old dog slept soundly on the porch.
• The old dog slept soundly on the soft bed.
• The old dog slept soundly on the couch.
• The old dog slept soundly all day.
• Lazy dog, snoozed on the warm rug.
• The tired dog slept soundly on the soft bed.
• The tired dog slept soundly in its cozy bed.