furnishing

noun

fur·​nish·​ing ˈfər-ni-shiŋ 

1

: an object that tends to increase comfort or utility

especially : an article of furniture for the interior of a building

—usually used in plural

2

: an article or accessory of dress

—usually used in plural

Synonyms of furnishing

• furniture

Examples of furnishing in a Sentence

we moved the furnishings out of the room so we could sand down and refinish the wood floor

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, the cost of used cars and trucks, household furnishings and operations, and motor vehicle insurance declined. —Rachel Barber, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026

Yassin allegedly used the proceeds to buy a home and furnishings, along with luxury vehicles, jewelry and cosmetic surgery. —Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026

The furnishings photographed in the campaign are shoppable online. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026

The retail sales figures, which are not adjusted for inflation, showed that many types of businesses posted declines including furniture and home furnishings stores and electronics and appliance retailers. —Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing