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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Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
While docked in Singapore for three weeks, the ship got new carpeting and new furniture.
—Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
In doing so, Berchtold was able to spend increasing time with Jan, even giving her a job at his furniture store.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Keep scrolling for my 15 expert picks on outdoor furniture deals from West Elm’s outlet.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Furniture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furniture. Accessed 20 Oct. 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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