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
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
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 25 July 2025
Best Wayfair Black Friday in July Decor Deals While the sale is a great time to grab pricier furniture, don’t sleep on decor deals.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
Simply pull colors from the rug when selecting furniture, wall colors, and accessories.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2025
Instead of buying all new furniture, consider one of these DIY headboard ideas.
—Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2025
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“Furniture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furniture. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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furniture
noun
fur·ni·ture
ˈfər-ni-chər
: movable articles (as chairs, tables, or beds) used in making a room ready for use
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