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Definition of furnishings

furnishings

/ˈfɝː.nɪ.ʃɪŋz/
fur · nish · ings
Plural:furnishings
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furnishings Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Furniture, fittings, carpets, curtains, and other decorative accessories used to equip a room, home, or building.

Example

"The historic mansion was restored to its nineteenth-century grandeur, complete with authentic period furnishings."

2

North American Articles of clothing and fashion accessories, such as shirts, ties, socks, and belts, especially for men.

Example

"The department store's ground floor features a large section dedicated to men's furnishings and tailored dress shirts."

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• Nearby Words

furnish
furnisher
furnishing
furnishings
furniture
furor
furred

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb furnish, which entered Middle English via Old French furnir (meaning 'to accomplish or provide'), ultimately of West Germanic origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Furnishings. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/furnishings
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