Furnishings: meaning, definitions and examples

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furnishings

 

[ ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

home decor

Furnishings refer to the various items such as furniture, curtains, carpets, and accessories that are used to decorate and fill a living space.

Synonyms

accessories, decor, furniture.

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Word Description / Examples
furnishings

Utilized broadly to describe items that decorate or equip a space, typically encompassing both furniture and small decorative items.

  • The interior designer carefully selected the furnishings for the living room.
  • Our store specializes in high-quality home furnishings.
furniture

Specifically refers to larger functional items in a space, such as sofas, tables, and chairs.

  • We need to buy new furniture for the living room.
  • The furniture in this hotel is very luxurious.
decor

A broad term used to describe the overall style and arrangement of a space, often considering both furnishings and accessories.

  • The restaurant's decor is inspired by Italian architecture.
  • I'm updating my bedroom decor to a more modern style.
accessories

Refers to smaller items that are added to a room for decorative purposes, such as lamps, cushions, or artwork.

  • She chose a few colorful accessories to brighten up the kitchen.
  • Home accessories can transform the look and feel of a room.

Examples of usage

  • The furnishings in the living room were modern and stylish.
  • She spent hours browsing through different furnishings for her new apartment.

Translations

Translations of the word "furnishings" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mobiliário

🇮🇳 फर्निशिंग्स

🇩🇪 Möbel

🇮🇩 perabotan

🇺🇦 меблі

🇵🇱 meble

🇯🇵 家具

🇫🇷 meubles

🇪🇸 muebles

🇹🇷 mobilya

🇰🇷 가구

🇸🇦 أثاث

🇨🇿 nábytek

🇸🇰 nábytok

🇨🇳 家具

🇸🇮 pohištvo

🇮🇸 húsgögn

🇰🇿 жиһаз

🇬🇪 ავეჯი

🇦🇿 mebel

🇲🇽 muebles

Etymology

The term 'furnishings' originated in the 16th century from the Old French word 'fournir', meaning 'to provide or supply'. Over the centuries, it evolved to encompass all the items needed to make a house or room ready for use. Today, furnishings play a crucial role in interior design and home decoration.

See also: furnished, furnishing, overfurnish.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,431, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.