furnishing
noun
fur·nish·ing
ˈfər-ni-shiŋ 
1
: an object that tends to increase comfort or utility
2
: an article or accessory of dress
—usually used in plural
Examples of furnishing in a Sentence
we moved the furnishings out of the room so we could sand down and refinish the wood floor
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Even the entry categories are very spacious by city standards and feature a classic décor of Louis XV-style furnishings, sedate color schemes, and (in most) terraces or balconies.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Villas and suites are decorated with ornate teak and rattan furnishings, and come with private pools and views overlooking tropical gardens, canals, and mountains.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
The opening builds on Wayfair’s growing regional footprint that includes Wayfair’s luxury brand store Perigold at CityPlace in West Palm Beach and its specialty furnishings store Birch Lane at Mizner Park in Boca Raton.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
His wife, Mira, handles the company’s finances and also takes part in choosing furnishings and the decor style at each location.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Villas and suites are decorated with ornate teak and rattan furnishings, and come with private pools and views overlooking tropical gardens, canals, and mountains.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
The opening builds on Wayfair’s growing regional footprint that includes Wayfair’s luxury brand store Perigold at CityPlace in West Palm Beach and its specialty furnishings store Birch Lane at Mizner Park in Boca Raton.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
His wife, Mira, handles the company’s finances and also takes part in choosing furnishings and the decor style at each location.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for furnishing
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“Furnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furnishing. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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