furnishing

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 used in plural

2

: an article or accessory of dress

—usually used in plural

Synonyms of furnishing

• 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

Specialist decorators have spent thousands of hours painstakingly refreshing the paintwork, reupholstering the furnishings, and replacing the silk wall-hangings with fabric that matches the designs from over seven decades earlier. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 29 July 2026

No matter the room, color palette, or design scheme, there’s bound to be the perfect rug in a washable style that looks right at home alongside far more delicate furnishings. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026

The room was furnished before anyone thought to ask who did the furnishing. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Acacia wood furnishings, ceramic plates, and biodegradable body care set the scene for your stay. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing