furnishing

1 of 2

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 plural

2

: an article or accessory of dress

—usually plural

furnishing

2 of 2

present participle of furnish

Synonyms of furnishing

Noun

• furniture

Examples of furnishing in a Sentence

Noun

we moved the furnishings out of the room so we could sand down and refinish the wood floor

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Frosted glass walls reveal a garden of oversize, colorful leather flowers, while wood and leather, recurring materials in Polène’s stores, appear in the furnishings. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Many of the furnishings lean into European modernism, with pieces by iconic French, Danish, and Italian designers. — Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026

The furnishings at the all-day dining spot La Cupola have been revamped also, and the Park Hyatt Milan’s glass dome gleams anew. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

The 128 is semi-custom, like previous models, meaning owners can pick from a wide array of interior finishes, layouts, and furnishings. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing