furniture

noun

fur·​ni·​ture ˈfər-ni-chər 

: equipment that is necessary, useful, or desirable: such as

a

archaic : the trappings of a horse

b

: movable articles used in readying an area (such as a room or patio) for occupancy or use

Synonyms

• appointments
• cabinetwork
• furnishings
• movables
• moveables

Examples of furniture in a Sentence

They bought some new furniture for the house.

The office furniture is wearing out.

a large piece of furniture

Recent Examples on the Web

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Word History

Etymology

Middle French fourniture, from fournir

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing furniture

• furniture beetle

Kids Definition

furniture

noun

fur·​ni·​ture ˈfər-ni-chər 

: movable articles (as chairs, tables, or beds) used in making a room ready for use