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furniture

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fur·ni·ture

noun \ˈfər-ni-chər\

Definition of FURNITURE

: equipment that is necessary, useful, or desirable: as a archaic : the trappings of a horse b : movable articles used in readying an area (as a room or patio) for occupancy or use

Examples of FURNITURE

  1. They bought some new furniture for the house.
  2. The office furniture is wearing out.
  3. a large piece of furniture

Origin of FURNITURE

Middle French fourniture, from fournir
First Known Use: 1542

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