feng shui

noun

ˈfəŋ-ˈshwā  -ˈshwē 

: a Chinese geomantic practice in which a structure or site is chosen or configured so as to harmonize with the spiritual forces that inhabit it

also : orientation, placement, or arrangement according to the precepts of feng shui

Examples of feng shui in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The hotel’s most unusual feature is its feng shui Japanese Zen garden, complete with an azumaya (open tea house) and cascading waterfall. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Use feng shui principles to choose paint colors that align with a room’s energy and elements. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026

But, Moore says, functionality doesn’t have to mean forgoing feng shui. — Norah Judson, Des Moines Register, 3 July 2026

Privacy screens can really improve the feng shui of your outdoor seating area. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Beijing) fēngshui geomantic omen, literally, wind-water

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for feng shui

• buoy
• chewy
• dewy
• gooey
• cestui
• ennui

Kids Definition

feng shui

noun

ˈfəŋ-ˈshwē 

-ˈshwā

: a Chinese system for positioning a building and objects within a building in a way that is thought to agree with spiritual forces and to bring health and happiness

Etymology

from Chinese fēng "wind" and shǔi "water"