furnishing

noun

fur·​nish·​ing ˈfər-ni-shiŋ 

1

: an article or accessory of dress

—usually used in plural

2

: an object that tends to increase comfort or utility

especially : an article of furniture for the interior of a building

—usually used in plural

Synonyms

• appointments
• cabinetwork
• furniture
• movables
• moveables

Examples of furnishing in a Sentence

we moved the furnishings out of the room so we could sand down and refinish the wood floor

Recent Examples on the Web

The spring High Point Market draws thousands of interior designers, buyers and furnishings makers to the city of High Point, N.C., each spring and fall to see the latest looks in home design. —Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 May 2025

Argus upgrades Wayfair to buy from hold Argus said homeowners with low mortgage rates will upgrade their home furnishings benefiting Wayfair. —Michael Bloom, CNBC, 12 May 2025

Dazey designed the colorful furnishings, wallpaper, textiles and many of the artworks. —Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025

The design, with natural hues, minimal furnishings, and lush outdoor landscaping, promotes high desert rest and relaxation. —Booth Moore, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing