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

Shoppers may see more sticker shock for clothing, cosmetics, furniture and other goods. —Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026

Japanese linens top the bed, and designer furniture dots the living space. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026

The protest damaged a Communist Party office, with some protesters throwing rocks at the building and hurling furniture into a bonfire amid chants of freedom. —Jorge Carrasco, NBC news, 1 May 2026

Trim trees, remove dead branches, secure outdoor furniture, grills and anything that could become airborne in high winds. —Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 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