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

The property appears in the FX series Love Story, though filming took place at a waterfront house in Bellport, Long Island, where the production designers reportedly modified the property with period furnishings, a flagpole, and a white pebble driveway to evoke the Kennedy aesthetic. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026

Natural materials, like unpolished wood and linen, are juxtaposed with sleek, modern furnishings. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026

The city is also home to the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, which has 50 showrooms and the region’s largest collection of luxury furnishings for residential, hospitality, and contract projects. —Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026

Physically, comfortable furnishings round out the restful bedroom experience. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing