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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For example, all of the furniture in Roche's home shares either similar simple shapes or wood tones, or both.
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
There’s never been a better time to accomplish this goal thanks to loads of markdowns on Martha Stewart’s Wayfair line, which is packed with modern farmhouse furniture and decor that exude springtime’s fresh, calming spirit.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
For most closing furniture galleries and free-standing Backstage stores, clearance sales began in February and were expected to run for approximately six weeks.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Under terms of the deal, Haworth is responsible for product development, sourcing and manufacturing, marketing and wholesale account management for the Ralph Lauren furniture business.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
There’s never been a better time to accomplish this goal thanks to loads of markdowns on Martha Stewart’s Wayfair line, which is packed with modern farmhouse furniture and decor that exude springtime’s fresh, calming spirit.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
For most closing furniture galleries and free-standing Backstage stores, clearance sales began in February and were expected to run for approximately six weeks.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Under terms of the deal, Haworth is responsible for product development, sourcing and manufacturing, marketing and wholesale account management for the Ralph Lauren furniture business.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 13 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 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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