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

Few home furnishings can make an ordinary room feel quite so grand as Oushak rugs. — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

Stepping inside the Tea House is like walking into an enchanted forest with its historic wooden walls, beautiful antique furnishings, and flowery accents. — Heather L. Whitley, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026

But by the end of the ’90s, the movement had fizzled, ultimately leading to the IKEA-ization of home goods and furnishings. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Ring camera footage from a neighbor corroborated the break-in and damage to the victims' furnishings. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing