# furnishings

/ˈfɝnɪʃɪŋz/ (US) · /fˈɜːnɪʃɪŋz/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/furnishings
Updated: 2026-08-27

## Senses

### 1. furniture and fittings

noun · CEFR B2

the furniture, carpets, and curtains in a room or building.

For teachers: the collective items of furniture, appliances, and decorative fittings used to equip a room or interior space.

- The apartment was rented with basic furnishings like a bed and a desk.
- The interior designer selected soft furnishings in neutral tones to complement the minimalist aesthetic of the open-plan living area.

Usage: Usually used in the plural form.

Teaching tip: Learners often confuse this with 'furniture'; explain that 'furnishings' is broader and includes things like rugs, curtains, and lamps.

## Examples

- The apartment is beautiful, but it needs new furnishings.
- The interior designer selected soft furnishings like velvet cushions and silk drapes to make the cold room feel more inviting.
- While the architectural bones of the manor remained intact, the original furnishings had long since been sold off, leaving the vast halls echoing and bare.

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