furniture

Definition

Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively.

Etymology

From Middle French fourniture (“a supply, or the act of furnishing”), from fournir (“to furnish”).

Example Sentences

• "The woman does not even have one stick of furniture moved in yet."
• "How much furniture did they leave behind?"
• "A chair is furniture. Sofas are also furniture."

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