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

Your bed might be the hardest-working piece of furniture in your home, so why not give it a little extra attention? — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

Windows, doors, a bathroom, a kitchenette, partitions, wiring and furniture all connect to the main structure. — Rolanas Kutra, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Solid Wood Furniture There’s nothing like solid wood furniture, and it can always be refinished if the condition is less than desirable. — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026

Everything has been held intact from her life there, including paintings, rugs, furniture, drapes, and, particularly, her books. — Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 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