furniture

noun

fur·​ni·​ture ˈfər-ni-chər 

: equipment or articles that are necessary, useful, or desirable: such as

a

: movable articles (such as tables, beds, chairs. etc.) used to make a room ready for use

living room furniture

office furniture

b

archaic : the trappings of a horse

Synonyms of furniture

• furnishings

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

Many joked that the clip explained years of mysterious toy discoveries beneath their own furniture. —Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026

Floorboards and beige walls didn’t do much to set the mood, but they were beautifully accompanied by period furniture and lamps, that kept the post-war vibe the rest of the hotel basks in. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

Most of the furniture was upholstered in the label’s own fabrics. —Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026

Always a quick study, Chamberlain has followed up that initial foray with a collection of furniture and decorative accessories for West Elm. —Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026

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