Furnishings: meaning, definitions and examples
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furnishings
[ ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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furnishings |
Utilized broadly to describe items that decorate or equip a space, typically encompassing both furniture and small decorative items.
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furniture |
Specifically refers to larger functional items in a space, such as sofas, tables, and chairs.
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decor |
A broad term used to describe the overall style and arrangement of a space, often considering both furnishings and accessories.
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accessories |
Refers to smaller items that are added to a room for decorative purposes, such as lamps, cushions, or artwork.
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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.
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- 10429 ironic
- 10430 irregularly
- 10431 furnishings
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- 10433 severally
- 10434 dictatorship
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