furniture
noun
fur·ni·ture
ˈfər-ni-chər 
: equipment that is necessary, useful, or desirable: such as
a
archaic
: the trappings of a horse
b
: movable articles used in readying an area (such as a room or patio) for occupancy or use
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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Other body parts were also scattered around the house — Gein had even made furniture out of human skin and crafted household items out of bones.
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Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
Today, this eclectic store is a veritable treasure trove of reclaimed building materials, vintage home and garden décor items, and upcycled furniture.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Upstairs, the loft-style rooms are decked out in designer furniture (specifically, Eames and Bertoia chairs), arched French windows, and polished concrete floors.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
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Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, the exhibit brings together 1,200 works of sculptural furniture, precious jewelry, art objects, drawings, posters and fashion pieces, underscoring the richness, elegance and contradictions of a movement that continues to resonate today.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
Today, this eclectic store is a veritable treasure trove of reclaimed building materials, vintage home and garden décor items, and upcycled furniture.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Upstairs, the loft-style rooms are decked out in designer furniture (specifically, Eames and Bertoia chairs), arched French windows, and polished concrete floors.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 10 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 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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