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

Wood and leather furnishings in black, white, and earth tones create an aesthetic that has a less Mexican and more international feel. — Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2026

Known for its sleek lighting and furnishings, Italian high-end furniture firm Henge is expanding into table, glassware and home fragrances. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Original tin ceilings, vintage furnishings, and shelves of vinyl frame a menu that shifts from coffee by day to wine and cocktails by night. — Midwest Living, 10 Nov. 2026

Ritts and his mother shopped together for the cabin’s furnishings in Los Angeles, Paris, and points exotic. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing