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

The first-place winner received $1,000 in furniture from Del Sol Furniture and a $500 Food City gift card as well as two free tickets to see the Arizona Cardinals. —David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024

Shop garden and outdoor furniture essentials, cozy blankets your family will fight over, unique and complementary home decor, and shopper-favorite storage solutions that double as seats, and other indoor furniture. —Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024

And those who already purchased the tractors that dominate this category — the kinds that pull trailers across the nation’s highways, moving furniture, food and so much else — might be the wise ones. —Ken Roberts, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024

After doing interviews and answering questions about the history of Neo-Nazis in our nation, juggling Zooms, life rights, furniture delivery, and such, my brain feels a bit fried. —Jurnee Smollett, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024

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