furniture
word
/ˈfɝnɪtʃɝ/
FUR-ni-chur
/fˈɜːnɪtʃɐ/
FUR-ni-chuh
Definition
Furniture is the large movable items in a room or building, such as chairs, tables, beds, and sofas, that people use for sitting, sleeping, working, or storage.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an uncountable noun: say 'some furniture' or 'a piece of furniture,' not 'furnitures.' Common collocations include 'office furniture,' 'wooden furniture,' 'outdoor furniture,' and 'move furniture.'
Spanish: mueblesPortuguese (BR): móveisPortuguese (PT): móveisChinese (Simplified): 家具Chinese (Traditional): 傢俱Hindi: फ़र्नीचरArabic: أثاثBengali: আসবাবপত্রRussian: мебельJapanese: 家具Vietnamese: đồ nội thấtKorean: 가구Turkish: mobilyaUrdu: فرنیچرIndonesian: perabot
Example Sentences
Most of the furniture came assembled, which saved us a lot of time.
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I love the apartment, but the furniture feels a bit outdated.
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We bought new furniture for the living room.
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This shop sells wooden furniture.
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There is not much furniture in my room.
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We’re still waiting for our furniture to arrive after the move.
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