furnishing

1 of 2

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 plural

2

: an article or accessory of dress

—usually plural

furnishing

2 of 2

present participle of furnish

Synonyms of furnishing

Noun

• furniture

Examples of furnishing in a Sentence

Noun

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The living room, its soft, rounded furnishings balanced by a formal white-marble fireplace, flows through to a stone-floored sunroom with a red-brick fireplace. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

Nestled in nature, each of the 36 guest rooms embraces local craftsmanship with wood furnishings; soft lighting has a calming effect. — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Pull another wall color from the wallpaper and keep furnishings relatively simple so the pattern remains the focus. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026

Contemporary furnishings by Croatian design company Prostoria combine minimalism with comfort, adding to the overall sense of serenity. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing