furnishing

noun fur·nish·ing \ ˈfər-ni-shiŋ \

|Updated on: 6 Jun 2018

Definition of furnishing

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

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Group furnishings around activities, such as visiting, dining or lounging.

— marni jameson, OrlandoSentinel.com, "They’re coming! Part 1: Designing an outdoor getaway," 18 May 2018
Prosecutors say church money was used to buy men and women’s designer clothing, shoes and accessories, including two Gucci handbags that cost more than $3,000 each, along with electronic devices and home furnishings.

— barbara boyer, Philly.com, "'Hate group' leader denies misspending $5.3 million in church donations, pleads not guilty to tax evasion," 8 May 2018
Items included vintage linens, glass, dishes, and silver pieces, in addition to household furnishings, artwork, and jewelry.

— joan hunt, Courant Community, "Colonial Dames Hold Bi-Annual Tags And Treasures Sale," 24 Apr. 2018
Year & Day Plate Set > $52 for a set of 4, buy now at Year & Day In the hierarchy of essential home furnishings, dinnerware falls somewhere between a couch and a spiralizer.

— matt sebra, GQ, "You Could Use a Style Upgrade," 10 Apr. 2018
There are black-and-white marble floors; ceilings, walls and furnishings with gold leaf; and rooms and hallways with colorful Spanish tiles dating to the 15th century.

— si liberman, USA TODAY, "Mar-a-Lago: An insider's view of Trump's Florida estate," 7 Mar. 2018
Komenda’s skill at layering vintage and contemporary furnishings with color and texture felt particularly suited for a pair of new builds that were aching for hand-me-down character.

— chantal lamers, Sunset, "How to Design a Pair of Family Cabins," 22 Jan. 2018
Upscale women's boutique Trina Turk and home furnishings store Arhaus are each opening their first stores in Charlotte this summer at the mall, according to a statement this week from SouthPark owner Simon Property Group.

— katherine peralta, charlotteobserver, "A handful of new stores will open soon at SouthPark mall | Charlotte Observer," 17 May 2018
Over the past several months, Walmart has been overhauling its website with an emphasis on fashion and home furnishings.

— anne d'innocenzio, chicagotribune.com, "Walmart unveils Lord & Taylor site as it tries to go upscale," 16 May 2018

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