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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Organizers said a tent was added for 2017 to cover a larger selection of furniture, which weathered midweek rains.
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Stop into the Studio City store for model cars, airplanes, and rockets as well as dollhouse materials with all of the trimmings, including miniature furniture and home accessories.
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The final stop was an apprenticeship to a master restorer of antique furniture in Pennsylvania.
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The brand announced Wednesday on Instagram, a forthcoming line of Gucci Decor, including furniture and decorative pieces designed by Michele, to be launched in September.
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There's nothing worse than pushing all of the furniture up against the walls and forcing guests to either shout across the room or spend the evening talking just to the people beside them.
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No furniture, just folding tables, nobody working, Billy and his posse hanging out in their ‘
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Desmond Boylan Courtesy Airbnb The couple now rents out 10 rooms decorated with vintage furniture and crisp, white bedding.
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The state granted Malone’s project, which is for-profit, $350,000 to help it get started, in a former furniture warehouse on the ragged eastern edge of the city’s downtown.
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Origin and Etymology of furniture
Middle French fourniture, from fournir
FURNITURE Defined for English Language Learners
furniture
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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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