Furnishing: meaning, definitions and examples
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furnishing
[ ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ ]
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.
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:
🇵🇹 mobiliário
🇮🇳 फर्नीचर
🇩🇪 Einrichtung
🇮🇩 perabotan
🇺🇦 меблі
🇵🇱 meble
🇯🇵 家具
🇫🇷 ameublement
🇪🇸 mobiliario
🇹🇷 mobilya
🇰🇷 가구
🇸🇦 أثاث
🇨🇿 nábytek
🇸🇰 nábytok
🇨🇳 家具
🇸🇮 pohištvo
🇮🇸 húsgögn
🇰🇿 жиһаз
🇬🇪 ავეჯი
🇦🇿 mebel
🇲🇽 mobiliario
Word origin
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.