Furnishing: meaning, definitions and examples

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furnishing

 

[ หˆfษœหrnษชสƒษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

interior design

Furnishing refers to the furniture, decorations, and other items in a room or building that make it suitable for living or working in. It includes items such as sofas, tables, chairs, curtains, and rugs.

Synonyms

decor, furniture, interior accessories

Examples of usage

  • The furnishing in the living room gives it a cozy feel.
  • She has a talent for choosing the perfect furnishing for each room.
  • The furnishing of the office reflects a modern and professional image.
Context #2 | Verb

decorating

Furnishing can also refer to the act of decorating and equipping a room or building with furniture and other items. It involves selecting and arranging items to create a desired aesthetic or functional result.

Synonyms

decorating, equipping, outfitting

Examples of usage

  • They are currently furnishing their new house.

Translations

Translations of the word "furnishing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mobiliรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฐเฅเคจเฅ€เคšเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einrichtung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perabotan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะฑะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ meble

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎถๅ…ท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ameublement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mobiliario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mobilya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุซุงุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกbytek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกbytok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎถๅ…ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pohiลกtvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรบsgรถgn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธาปะฐะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒฏแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mebel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mobiliario

Etymology

The word 'furnishing' originated from the Middle English word 'furnisshen', which came from Old French 'forniss-', stem of 'fornir', meaning 'to furnish, provide'. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of providing or supplying something, and it evolved to specifically refer to interior items in the 17th century.

See also: furnished, furnishings, overfurnish.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,941 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.