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 gallery is part of a collective space within Galleries at 811, which was created five years by Coffey & Thompson in partnership with home furnishings and gift store Magnolia Emporium, CharlotteFive previously reported. —Charlotte Observer, 12 Dec. 2025

Options include the materials used, the furnishings and more. —New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2025

Using a humidifier in your home can increase your comfort level and even protect the wood furnishings and the house itself. —Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025

Ocean House offers 46 guest rooms, 23 signature suites and 10 beachside cottages, restored with more than 5,000 historic furnishings and architectural elements from the original property. —Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing