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

Replicating the home’s furnishings proved to be a bit pricey, too. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025

The rooms maintain their 1800s detailing, with modern furnishings. —Matteo Della Grazia, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025

Furniture from fan-favorite collaborations like Threshold with Studio McGee, practical storage solutions, and more furnishings for every room in the house are up to 80 percent off now. —Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025

This one features a wood construction, with a wood grain surface and crisp white finish that can effortlessly blend in with a variety of furnishings and decor. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing