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

Christened La Cressonnière au Palais Royal, the shop is decorated with Empire-period furnishings, as well as a custom wallpaper and fabric with a confetti-like floral motif that gradates from watercress green to refreshing aqua. — Ian Phillips, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026

However, some members of the Hole in the Wall Gang got busted in 1981 for stealing from a home furnishings store, and Cullotta — one of those busted — became an informant. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 June 2026

After dinner, unwind with a nightcap at the Leta bar or head up to your room with its coastal furnishings, plush bed, and turntable. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

What caught our eye most were the cozy furnishings and thoughtful accents that made the space feel so inviting, including a pair of idyllic rocking chairs. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing