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

Inspectors reported seeing rodent droppings, cracked tiles in a shower, a tarp on the roof, a crack in the ceiling, debris and furniture dumped outside. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Their fireplace, for example, came free from a shoot rather than a furniture store. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Make sure to avoid spraying the mixture directly onto furniture or anything delicate, adds Copley. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026

Hardwood Floors Like real wooden furniture, real hardwood floors aren’t be cleaned as frequently either. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 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