furnished
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of furnished
First recorded in 1700–10; past participle of furnish ( def. )
Explanation
Something that's furnished is supplied with whatever it needs. A fully furnished kitchen has every appliance and ingredient you need to cook meals for yourself. When you rent a furnished apartment, it comes will all the furniture you need, including a bed, chairs, table, dresser, and sofa. If your sewing kit is furnished, it's got all the needles, thread, pins, and scissors you require. When you're not describing a home, furnished means "equipped," from furnish, from the 15th century meaning "equip or provision," or "provide to soldiers."
Example Sentences
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While Monday’s move left many investors scratching their heads, others have furnished explanations for why U.S. stocks have outperformed their international rivals since the start of the conflict, after lagging behind earlier in the year.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
She furnished the apartments, keeps them tidy and looks after the young residents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
There have been long running concerns that second homes - meaning furnished properties that are not the owner's main residence - price out locals, as well as concerns about the impact on Welsh-language communities.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
The space, furnished with rich dark woods and poinsettia-colored fabrics, is already cozy during Wisconsin’s cold months.
From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026
The Ellsbergs furnished their new living room with a white couch and wicker chairs with colorful cushions.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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