furnishing
noun
fur·nish·ing
ˈfər-ni-shiŋ 
1
: an object that tends to increase comfort or utility
2
: an article or accessory of dress
—usually used in plural
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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In the apartments of Toebbe’s Hyde Park, where the painter has lived for nearly two decades with her family, midcentury furnishings abound, plants sometimes wilt, and nearly all available surfaces are covered in patterns.
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Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
An excellent way to source unique bedroom furnishings that do not break the bank is by turning to secondhand retailers, ranging from vintage stores to flea markets to online offerings such as Facebook Marketplace.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
The 313 guest rooms mirror the hotel’s classic sensibility, with a palette of soft neutrals, traditional furnishings, marble bathrooms, and large, airy windows.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
The three-bedroom Mimosa, Peonia, and Acacia Suites accommodate up to six guests with king-sized four-poster beds, plush furnishings, and luxury amenities.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
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Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
An excellent way to source unique bedroom furnishings that do not break the bank is by turning to secondhand retailers, ranging from vintage stores to flea markets to online offerings such as Facebook Marketplace.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
The 313 guest rooms mirror the hotel’s classic sensibility, with a palette of soft neutrals, traditional furnishings, marble bathrooms, and large, airy windows.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
The three-bedroom Mimosa, Peonia, and Acacia Suites accommodate up to six guests with king-sized four-poster beds, plush furnishings, and luxury amenities.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 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 5 Jan. 2026.
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