furnishing — furniture, carpets, curtains and other items used to decorate and make a room or building comfortable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: furniture, carpets, curtains and other items used to decorate and make a room or building comfortable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The minimalist was proud that all his furnishings could fit in a single backpack.
- The hotel room's furnishings were so outdated that even the wallpaper looked embarrassed.
- She spent months selecting furnishings that would create the perfect home office environment.
furnishing
NOUN[/ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/]
furniture, carpets, curtains and other items used to decorate and make a room or building comfortable
The new apartment finally feels like home after adding furnishing like a sofa, lamp, and rug.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from 14th-century French 'fournir', meaning 'to supply' or 'to provide'. The word originally captured the process of supplying necessary items to an empty space, gradually evolving to encompass the provision of furniture and fixtures.
Breakdown
furnish (to equip or provide with furniture) + -ing (present participle/gerund suffix forming a noun)
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📝Examples
“The minimalist was proud that all his furnishings could fit in a single backpack.”
“The hotel room's furnishings were so outdated that even the wallpaper looked embarrassed.”
“She spent months selecting furnishings that would create the perfect home office environment.”
“The rental agreement includes all furnishings except the mysterious chair that no one dares to sit on.”
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