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
Examples of furnishing in a Sentence
we moved the furnishings out of the room so we could sand down and refinish the wood floor
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The hotel is filled with a warm, honey glow thanks to its dark-wood detailing, caramel leather furnishings, marble accents, and terra-cotta flooring with specks of silver, gold, and rose stones.
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Retreat Rooms: Simpler in design, these rooms feature twin beds, private baths, and essential furnishings, ideal for those desiring a minimalist environment conducive to introspection.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Each room also comes decked out with a king-size bed, air conditioning, and plenty of textured furnishings (from kilim rugs to coastal, wooden furniture) to enhance the coziness of your lodgings.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2025
The Blue Room took under three months to complete, with much of the work focusing on precision fabrication of its bespoke furnishings.
—New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Retreat Rooms: Simpler in design, these rooms feature twin beds, private baths, and essential furnishings, ideal for those desiring a minimalist environment conducive to introspection.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Each room also comes decked out with a king-size bed, air conditioning, and plenty of textured furnishings (from kilim rugs to coastal, wooden furniture) to enhance the coziness of your lodgings.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2025
The Blue Room took under three months to complete, with much of the work focusing on precision fabrication of its bespoke furnishings.
—New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for furnishing
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“Furnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furnishing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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