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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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
See All Example Sentences for furniture
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“Furniture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furniture. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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