furniture
noun
fur·ni·ture
ˈfər-ni-chər 
: equipment or articles that are necessary, useful, or desirable: such as
a
: movable articles (such as tables, beds, chairs. etc.) used to make a room ready for use
living room furniture
office furniture
b
archaic
: the trappings of a horse
Examples of furniture in a Sentence
They bought some new furniture for the house.
The office furniture is wearing out.
a large piece of furniture
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Dec. 2025
Wayfair’s outlet section has deals on home decor and furniture, and the 10 best are up to 85% off.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
But that’s exactly why now is the perfect time to shop for outdoor furniture—when everyone else has forgotten about their backyards, the best deals are quietly waiting to be found.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The accompanying Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg—encompassing exquisite decorative arts and folk art collections—add depth and context through rotating exhibits with furniture, ceramics, and more.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for furniture
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“Furniture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furniture. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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furniture
noun
fur·ni·ture
ˈfər-ni-chər
: movable articles (as chairs, tables, or beds) used in making a room ready for use
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