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

Each room in the lodge is uniquely styled, but all have dark-wood furnishings, a Nordic color scheme, and bathrooms with Molton Brown toiletries. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026

Once the credits have finished rolling, retreat to sleep in one of their funky Spartan trailers, kitted out in Atomic Age furnishings. —Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026

Over their 25 years together, the pair have amassed a trove of furnishings and objects, much of it stored off-site. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026

Among the categories that saw gains were home furnishings and building materials, which includes landscape and gardening supplies. —ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing