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
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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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Spanning furniture, lighting, and decorative accessories, the line of contemporary classics nods to the ambience of her California home base.
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
The bold design choices continue into the main salon, with its vibrant furniture, and a circular dining area.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2025
Spanning furniture, lighting, and decorative accessories, the line of contemporary classics nods to the ambience of her California home base.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2025
Their work spans furniture, product and exhibition design, often incorporating unconventional materials and historical research to defy industrial processes and advocate for a more responsible approach to making.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Furniture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furniture. Accessed 23 Feb. 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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