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
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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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Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
When the company heads to a three-day packing supplies conference in Chicago, Bobby seizes the opportunity to try and procure a lucrative Swedish furniture client – and winds up winning Cassandra’s heart along the way.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
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Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
When the company heads to a three-day packing supplies conference in Chicago, Bobby seizes the opportunity to try and procure a lucrative Swedish furniture client – and winds up winning Cassandra’s heart along the way.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
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 18 May. 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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