furnishing

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noun

fur·​nish·​ing ˈfər-ni-shiŋ How to pronounce furnishing (audio)
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1
: an object that tends to increase comfort or utility
especially : an article of furniture for the interior of a building
—usually plural
2
: an article or accessory of dress
—usually plural

furnishing

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present participle of furnish

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Noun we moved the furnishings out of the room so we could sand down and refinish the wood floor
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Silvery grays, bronzes, gold accents, velvet, Fortuny fabrics and Murano glass were used to create a residential atmosphere, balancing historic architecture with bespoke contemporary furnishings. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The top-tier Kohinoor and Golconda Suites are equipped with wall-to-wall windows framing the entire Queen’s Necklace, statement art pieces, silk furnishings, and a grand piano. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Natural oak tones are timeless, and pair well with light and dark furnishings, allowing for more flexibility in your space. — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Everything in the country breathes; nature and even furnishings are alive, vivid under the stress of uncertainty. — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for furnishing

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First Known Use

Noun

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of furnishing was in 1594

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“Furnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furnishing. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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