furnishing

noun

fur·​nish·​ing ˈfər-ni-shiŋ 

1

: an object that tends to increase comfort or utility

especially : an article of furniture for the interior of a building

—usually used in plural

2

: an article or accessory of dress

—usually used in plural

Synonyms of furnishing

• furniture

Examples of furnishing in a Sentence

we moved the furnishings out of the room so we could sand down and refinish the wood floor

Recent Examples on the Web

That sensibility shines where vintage European furnishings, like a 1960s sofa by Italian designer Luciano Frigerio, sit alongside antique Japanese screens and cabinetry; or when upcycled kimono fabrics hang alongside bespoke amber-glass wall sconces made in Murano, Italy. —Terry Ward, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026

This chic space by Brana Designs features primarily white furnishings with pops of black to provide contrast and drama. —Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026

Interior photos show high ceilings and contemporary furnishings, while the kitchen features a large marble island and state-of-the-art appliances. —Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

The auction features more than 500 lots of designer clothing, shoes, furnishings, kitschy keepsakes and props straight from the beloved show. —Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for furnishing

• burnishing