furnishing

noun

fur·​nish·​ing ˈfər-ni-shiŋ 

1

: an article or accessory of dress

—usually used in plural

2

: an object that tends to increase comfort or utility

especially : an article of furniture for the interior of a building

—usually used in plural

Synonyms

• appointments
• cabinetwork
• furniture
• movables
• moveables

Examples of furnishing in a Sentence

we moved the furnishings out of the room so we could sand down and refinish the wood floor

Recent Examples on the Web

Those colors extend to furnishings as well as paint. —Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024

Each of its rooms is decked out with plush furnishings in a soothing natural palette, making the panoramic views the star of the show. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1