Definition of furniture
: equipment that is necessary, useful, or desirable: such asa archaic : the trappings of a horseb : movable articles used in readying an area (such as a room or patio) for occupancy or use
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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 of furniture from the Web
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A foundation of grays and greens in the carpet and furniture help set the tone for palms and pinks closer to eye level.
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Fifteen of 18 manufacturing industries posted growth last month, led by minerals and furniture companies.
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Having a keen spatial sense is also required for loading furniture, obviously.
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Amazon’s stores are mainly showcases for gadgets, or are textbook and furniture pickup locations aimed at college students.
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A Cost Plus World Market store, which sells furniture, décor and gourmet foods, in San Diego has started its liquidation sale and will close on June 24, according to the company.
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Patio furniture and accessories are up to 30 percent off; grills and smokers are marked down by as much as 15 percent.
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Nobel's entire west wall is gone, exposing first and second floor classrooms still full of books and furniture.
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So Amazon's new attention on the furniture can be especially direct threat.
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Origin and Etymology of furniture
Middle French fourniture, from fournir
FURNITURE Defined for English Language Learners
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: chairs, tables, beds, etc., that are used to make a room ready for use
FURNITURE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of furniture for Students
: movable articles used to furnish a room
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