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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Items listed in the trademark applications include pet products (such as shampoo, food and treats), cosmetics, home décor items, stationery, linens, wallpaper, furniture, kitchen appliances, yoga equipment, gardening gear and beach accessories.
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Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
There's no scenario in which furniture or fists best a firearm.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
Maxime Verret Photo: Maxime Verret That philosophy was most visible in a corridor running along the back of the room, where 21 new objects and furniture pieces were displayed next to items from the Hermès archives, artfully curated to appear in dialogue.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
Similarly, leather and bronze accents play against the textured walls and oak furniture.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Better Homes & Gardens Wellsley Two-Piece Aluminum Outdoor Sofa and Table Set by Dave and Jenny Marrs
$844 $197
The durability and comfort of outdoor furniture is paramount, and the pieces in the Wellsley set check both boxes.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2024
One video showed the twister tearing through a backyard, throwing debris and furniture into the air.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Apr. 2024
It is typically expressed as the annual change in prices for everyday goods and services such as food, furniture, apparel, transportation and toys.
—Jonathan Mahler Edoardo Ballerini Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
The chemicals are found in thousands of common products, including food packaging, adhesives, carpeting, clothing, furniture, varnish, cleaning products, shampoo and cosmetics.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
There's no scenario in which furniture or fists best a firearm.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
Maxime Verret Photo: Maxime Verret That philosophy was most visible in a corridor running along the back of the room, where 21 new objects and furniture pieces were displayed next to items from the Hermès archives, artfully curated to appear in dialogue.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
Similarly, leather and bronze accents play against the textured walls and oak furniture.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Better Homes & Gardens Wellsley Two-Piece Aluminum Outdoor Sofa and Table Set by Dave and Jenny Marrs
$844 $197
The durability and comfort of outdoor furniture is paramount, and the pieces in the Wellsley set check both boxes.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2024
One video showed the twister tearing through a backyard, throwing debris and furniture into the air.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Apr. 2024
It is typically expressed as the annual change in prices for everyday goods and services such as food, furniture, apparel, transportation and toys.
—Jonathan Mahler Edoardo Ballerini Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
The chemicals are found in thousands of common products, including food packaging, adhesives, carpeting, clothing, furniture, varnish, cleaning products, shampoo and cosmetics.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Furniture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furniture. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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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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