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

On a recent evening, a pair of newcomers were seated at the bar in the Coop, the establishment’s luxe back room, replete with mid-century-modern furnishings and bass-heavy house music. —Jillian Steinhauer, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2025

The Miner’s Suite highlights hardwood floors, antique furnishings and sitting room. —Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Nov. 2025

All 451 guest rooms and suites have been reimagined, now featuring elegant furnishings and private balconies or patios. —Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025

Worldly finds and festive touches Walters’ decor includes a mix of Christmas cheer and one-of-a-kind furnishings and accessories from her travels. —Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing