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furniture
/ˈfɜː.nɪ.tʃər/
[/ˈfɜː.nɪ.tʃər/]
movable household items
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Movable objects such as tables, chairs, and beds used in a room.
Example
They bought new furniture for the empty living room.
They bought new furniture for the empty living room.
Etymology
From French 'fourniture' (a supplying), from 'fournir' (to furnish).
How & Where It’s Used
An uncountable noun; we say 'a piece of furniture'.