Furnishings: meaning, definitions and examples

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furnishings

 

[ ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz ]

Context #1

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

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

Word origin

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.