furniture

fur-ni-ture · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Large movable objects such as tables, chairs, beds, and desks used to make a room suitable for living or working.

  2. 2.

    The small accessories or fittings required for a particular task or function.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    a piece of furniture — a single item of furniture
  • •
    part of the furniture — someone or something that has been present so long as to seem permanent
  • •
    office furniture — desks, chairs, and equipment for workplaces

Related words

See also: chair, furnish, sofa, table
Synonyms: fittings, fixtures, furnishings

Etymology

From French fourniture ("furnishing, provisions"), from fournir ("to furnish, provide"). Entered English in the early 16th century.