furniture

noun

fur·​ni·​ture ˈfər-ni-chər 

: equipment that is necessary, useful, or desirable: such as

a

archaic : the trappings of a horse

b

: movable articles used in readying an area (such as a room or patio) for occupancy or use

Synonyms

• appointments
• cabinetwork
• furnishings
• movables
• moveables

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

Molinari said her brother drank a bottle of the furniture cleaner Lemon Pledge, with Small driving him to the hospital after that attempt. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 June 2025

The furniture is set up: desk in the back, sitting area with black leather couch and two chairs arranged in the front, overlooking the Gophers men’s basketball program’s practice courts. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 6 June 2025

Lawrence Kosgei of Kenya is tackling plastic pollution by turning marine waste into school furniture such as desks for local students. —Matt Shaw, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025

Over the years, Ralph evolved the business into showcasing luxury furniture and lighting, as well as sculpture, photography and art, as the demand for mannequins from retailers dried up. —David Moin, Footwear News, 5 June 2025

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