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 museum’s collection is an homage to the Gilded Age and the hobbies and furnishings of the time. —Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024

Photo : Molly Culver The primary bedroom Photo : Molly Culver There are six bedrooms, plus a couple of bunk rooms, each with a mix of antique and contemporary furnishings. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024

Inside, the suite is decorated with antique furnishings and filled with Bvlgari’s vintage advertisements — this is a hotel owned by a jewelry brand, after all — and art books. —Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024

As such, the Bower’s design integrates multiple elements from its past, like a few campy neon signs as well furnishings and decor inspired by Japanese wabi-sabi. —Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1