furniture

noun

ˈfər-ni-chər How to pronounce furniture (audio)
Definition of furniturenext
as in furnishings
the movable articles (such as tables and chairs) in a room we bought all new furniture for our new house

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Recent Examples of furniture Its interiors, furniture and use of natural materials reveal how the architects applied modernist ideas to everyday domestic life. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Right now West Elm’s outdoor sale hub is packed with end-of-season deals on mid-century patio furniture and décor. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 The process of reupholstering furniture typically requires replenishing the filling, so you’ll be left with a piece that is also more comfortable. — Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 The 1967 drama is about estranged brothers who are forced to deal with each other while haggling over the sale of their recently deceased father’s furniture to a dealer. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for furniture

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“Furniture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furniture. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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