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

Across its properties, Trunk focuses on upcycled furnishings (wood from old Japanese houses, stools made from wine corks) and installations by up-and-coming artists. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026

Apparel and home furnishing saw limited growth, but HSBC has a positive outlook still, with Target’s back-to-school apparel growing in the double digits. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Also check that nearby decorations or furnishings are well clear of the blades. — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026

Her own furnishings and finishes are elegant and, not unlike her paintings, old-world but not old-fashioned. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing