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

Even essentials like fire pits and weather-resistant furniture covers are marked down. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2025

This one's made for busy multitaskers, parents, pet owners, and anyone who’s over-bending under furniture or chasing dust bunnies. —Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025

An early sign of that was furniture costs, which rose 1.5% in April. —Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 May 2025

Between gardening tools, lawn mowers, and patio furniture cushions, outdoor clutter can pile up quickly. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 12 May 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