furnishing

noun

fur·​nish·​ing ˈfər-ni-shiŋ 

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

Synonyms

• 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

Founded in 1940, the resort also offers farm-to-table cuisine, spa and wellness treatments, and roomy casitas with traditional Mexican furnishings and art. —Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

Business at home furnishings and furniture stores rose 1.4%. —Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025

The accommodations will be enhanced with a palette of light neutrals, custom furnishings crafted in Mexico, and an art collection highlighting local talent, including a mural by multidisciplinary artist Tanya Talamante. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025

Luckily, the hosting expert has her own line of home furnishings and kitchen gadgets, and right now, tons of items are on sale for up to 52 percent off at Amazon. —Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing