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
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
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
But ending the night in your generously sized room, complete with stunning water and city views, high-design furniture and plush carpeting, is just as indulgent.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
After his arrest in 1957 for the killing of Bernice Worden, a local hardware store owner, police discovered a grotesque collection of keepsakes, furniture, clothing and household items made from human remains at his farmhouse.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
There’s no need to buy any specific cleaners for outdoor furniture since the detergent is an effective soap.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Furniture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furniture. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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furniture
noun
fur·ni·ture
ˈfər-ni-chər
: movable articles (as chairs, tables, or beds) used in making a room ready for use
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