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

Two queen-sized bedrooms, a roomy sofa bed, and a discreet twin mattress in a private loft provide ample lodging for up to seven guests, with warm tone textiles and casually elegant furnishings layering in coziness throughout. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026

The four-bedroom, five-bath home has roughly 5,800 square feet decked out with bespoke Roberto Cavalli and Pininfarina furnishings. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 July 2026

On the eight trading floors, the company installed custom partitions and operational furnishings built to meet the demands of high-performance financial operations. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Walking through one of Magrest’s workshops, where employees operate laser saws and 3D printers, Oleksandr says the company’s next goal is to expand into producing home office furnishings. — Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing