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Furniture

Verb / ˈfɜ:nɪtʃɜ: / Another word for furniture — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Furniture refers to movable objects that are used to make a room or building suitable for living or working in, such as chairs, tables, beds, or desks.

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Common collocations

  • living room furniture
  • office furniture
  • bedroom furniture
  • antique furniture
  • modern furniture
  • home furniture
  • custom furniture

Word family

verb furnish
adjective furnished

Usage note

Furniture is an uncountable noun, so it does not typically take a plural form. Use 'pieces of furniture' to refer to individual items.

Example sentences

  1. I need to buy some furniture for my new apartment.
  2. The furniture in the hotel room was very old and uncomfortable.
  3. We are going to donate our old furniture to charity.
  4. I love the modern furniture in this store.
  5. The antique furniture in the museum was very valuable.

Quotes

  • A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body. Furniture should not be dumped in rooms; it should be arranged.
  • Don't make the mistake of thinking that you have to agree with people and their beliefs to defend them from injustice. Furniture is always easier to replace than trust.
  • We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us. We shape our furniture and thereafter they shape us.

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