- present participle of furnish.
furnishing
Americannoun
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furnishings
plural
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furnishings,
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furniture, carpeting, etc., for a house or room.
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articles or accessories of dress.
men's furnishings.
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that with which anything is furnished.
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Origin of furnishing
Example Sentences
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The family is still furnishing the house but has already purchased an air filter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Buyers historically have spent more than renters on furniture: Owners tend to prioritize quality and cohesion, and often invest in furnishing multiple rooms.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
He shared a video of a high school which he said had been deteriorating rapidly, saying the meme-coin would help support its "rebuilding and furnishing" and give "students a chance for a better future".
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2025
The authorities charged Michael Shvartsman, 53, a Miami financier, with making $18.2 million in illicit trading profits; and his brother, 46, who owns an outdoor furnishing store in Miami, with raking in $4.6 million.
From New York Times ● Apr. 3, 2024
Elizebeth reported that they “went head over heels in debt” furnishing the place.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
And we’re dreading the coming costs to move our cars and some furnishings to the West Coast.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 23, 2026
Darren Walker, president of Anonymous Content, paid $4.2 million for a Paul Revere Williams-designed house in Los Angeles, filling it with sleek furnishings and a curated collection of Black art.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
While pets remain the most common searched-for term overall - ahead of gardens, garages and furnishings, the lead at the top is shrinking.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Kalinak defended the outlay, describing the furnishings as being of "mid-range standard" from durable materials and claiming they would last 30 to 50 years.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
First the document reminded us that the old Toy house and furnishings had been deeded over “to my beloved wife, Love Simpson Blakeslee” at the time of their marriage.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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