What does "furnished" mean?

1. (with furniture) containing furniture like beds, tables, and chairs. 2. (provided or supplied) gave or provided something that was needed, like information or equipment.

How do you use "furnished"?

usually placed before the noun or after a linking verb like 'is'. often used with the preposition 'with'.

furnished

adj. · v.

US //ˈfɝnɪʃt// UK //fˈɜːnɪʃt// fur·nished

1 with furniture (adj.)
B1 Intermediate

containing furniture like beds, tables, and chairs.

describing a room, flat, or house that is rented or sold with furniture already provided.

Example

The apartment is fully furnished, so you do not need to buy a bed.

Example

The landlord offered the property as a fully furnished studio, including high-quality appliances and custom-built shelving to maximise the limited space.

Usage

usually placed before the noun or after a linking verb like 'is'.
- equipped
- fitted
- unfurnished
- empty
2 provided or supplied (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

gave or provided something that was needed, like information or equipment.

the past tense of furnish; to have provided, supplied, or equipped someone with necessary items or data.

Example

The company furnished all the employees with new laptops last month.

Example

The witness furnished the committee with a detailed account of the events, though several members questioned the accuracy of his timeline.

Usage

often used with the preposition 'with'.
- withheld
- stripped