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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This log cabin, set along the Lake Michigan shoreline, marries the rustic allure of traditional wood paneling with sophisticated furnishings.
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Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Meg Young is the founder and creative director of Cailíní Coastal, a luxury home decor and furnishings brand.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The pad also offers two laundry rooms, Savant technology, midcentury Scandinavian furnishings, and a three-car garage.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Many consumers may also want to support craftsmanship rather than buy from companies that mass-produce low-cost furnishings.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Meg Young is the founder and creative director of Cailíní Coastal, a luxury home decor and furnishings brand.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The pad also offers two laundry rooms, Savant technology, midcentury Scandinavian furnishings, and a three-car garage.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Many consumers may also want to support craftsmanship rather than buy from companies that mass-produce low-cost furnishings.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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 9 Nov. 2025.
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