furniture

noun

fur·​ni·​ture ˈfər-ni-chər 

: equipment or articles that are necessary, useful, or desirable: such as

a

: movable articles (such as tables, beds, chairs. etc.) used to make a room ready for use

living room furniture

office furniture

b

archaic : the trappings of a horse

Synonyms of furniture

• furnishings

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

Between the formidable residential and institutional projects that would define his architectural career, however, were also a number of fashion and furniture collaborations. —Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2025

The Adobe data showed that people using BNPL were most likely to spend on categories such as electronics, apparel, toys, and furniture, which is consistent with previous years. —Jeena Sharma, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025

The dogs are allowed to climb on the furniture. —Michele Gile, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon cut the ribbon and hailed the arrival of the affordable furniture giant as a win for New Zealand, which is struggling with a cost-of-living crisis. —Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025

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