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

Custom furnishings, from the bookshelves to a TV cabinet, further a fluid aesthetic without conforming to one shade. —Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026

The accommodations, including the five-bedroom Farmhouse, are decorated in a mix of globally and locally sourced furnishings. —Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026

The family found the furnishings in Carmel, Monterey and other California cities. —David Caraccio april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026

The space, painted in murals by Inigma Productions, carries the familiar light furnishings from Mazi, but other furnishings and decor steer it toward a new personality. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing