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
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
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The outdoor furniture retailer is slashing prices across their collections for Black Friday.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2025
This compact, 39-piece tool set is perfect for tackling a range of problems, from fixing a broken handle to securing loose furniture.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Tariffs are a mixed bag, manufacturers say Caperton’s furniture business, founded in 1996 in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, has benefited from new import taxes, especially the ones on furniture.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 29 Nov. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2025
This compact, 39-piece tool set is perfect for tackling a range of problems, from fixing a broken handle to securing loose furniture.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Tariffs are a mixed bag, manufacturers say Caperton’s furniture business, founded in 1996 in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, has benefited from new import taxes, especially the ones on furniture.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 29 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for furniture
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“Furniture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furniture. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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furniture
noun
fur·ni·ture
ˈfər-ni-chər
: movable articles (as chairs, tables, or beds) used in making a room ready for use
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