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

Pottery Barn makes finding investment-worthy outdoor pieces easier, thanks to its vast collections of high-quality furniture and decor. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026

Also in the new room are more signs, coat racks and lawn furniture. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 3 July 2026

Direct-to-consumer brands in the furniture and mattress space tend to escalate their offers gradually, with the deepest discount often arriving in the third or fourth email—sometimes a week or two out. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 July 2026

At some parties during the American Revolution, hosts suffered shattered glasses, servingware and even furniture. — Brooke Barbier, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

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