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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Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Tariffs may soon add to the appeal of second-hand furniture.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Test everything on a small, hidden part of the furniture before trying anything major.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Protect floors and walls Foot traffic and furniture don’t mix well with polished floors.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 12 July 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 22 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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