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

• appointments
• cabinetwork
• furnishings
• movables
• moveables

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

The furniture chain is hiring human workers to do everything from helping customers pick out furniture to serving meatballs at the Ikea bistro—all online. —Chris Morris, Fortune, 7 June 2024

All of it quiets the mind and clears out clutter, rearranges the cerebral furniture for a better flow, and gives creativity room to stretch out. —Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2024

This furniture is wicker and it’s been through a lot: searing Texas heat, epic Sierra Nevada winters and fierce Kansas thunderstorms. —Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2024

Eva Amurri is unveiling her chic furniture line designed to complement the home of any modern family. —Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle French fourniture, from fournir

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing furniture

• furniture beetle

Kids Definition

furniture

noun

fur·​ni·​ture ˈfər-ni-chər 

: movable articles (as chairs, tables, or beds) used in making a room ready for use