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

Scout tops her list for antiques and midcentury modern furnishings; Room Service is the place to unearth affordable trinkets, vintage tableware, and furniture ready to be rehabbed. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026

Decor and finishings were sourced from local Nantucket antique shops, vintage markets across New England, and independent artisans who crafted on-site furnishings. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Invest in a Custom Vanity Natalie took her cues from the bedroom’s dark wood furnishings, designing a cabinet in a similar tone and topping it with a Spectrum Quartz counter with a scalloped backsplash for pretty durability. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

The color palette was dominated by yellows and blues, and the furnishings were plush and heavily embroidered. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing