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Furniture

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfɜːnɪtʃə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/"]/

Meaning of Furniture

objects that can be moved, such as tables, chairs and beds, that are put into a house or an office to make it suitable for living or working in

In simple words: Items like chairs and tables that you have in a home or office.

Furniture in a sentence

• garden/office furniture
• a dealer in antique furniture
• a **piece of furniture**
• We need to buy some new furniture.
• All the original furniture and fittings will be reinstated.
• The room would look bigger if we rearranged the furniture.
• The wood is used for making fine furniture.
• an 18th-century town house, complete with period furniture
• I worked there so long that I became part of the furniture.

How to use Furniture

Use 'furniture' in both formal and informal contexts. It’s not typically used in the plural form, as it represents a collective group of items.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'furnish' — furniture is what you use to furnish a room.

Related words

Collocations with Furniture

• antique
• period
• contemporary
• item
• piece
• arrange
• move
• move around
• item
• piece
• dealer
• furniture and fittings

Synonyms for Furniture

• decor
• furnishings
• fixtures
• homeware
• appointments

Opposites of Furniture

• dismantling
• deconstruction

Common mistakes with Furniture

• Using 'furnitures' as a plural form instead of 'furniture'
• Confusing 'furniture' with other household items like appliances
• Using 'furniture' in expressions that involve specific items instead of general concepts

Frequently asked questions about Furniture

What does Furniture mean?

Items like chairs and tables that you have in a home or office.

What is the definition of Furniture?

objects that can be moved, such as tables, chairs and beds, that are put into a house or an office to make it suitable for living or working in

How do you use Furniture in a sentence?

garden/office furniture

Can you give another example of Furniture?

a dealer in antique furniture

What are synonyms for Furniture?

Common alternatives include decor, furnishings, fixtures, homeware, appointments.

What is the opposite of Furniture?

Opposite meanings include dismantling, deconstruction.

What words go with Furniture?

It commonly pairs with antique, period, contemporary, item, piece, arrange, move, move around, item, piece, dealer, furniture and fittings.

What are common mistakes when using Furniture?

Using 'furnitures' as a plural form instead of 'furniture' Confusing 'furniture' with other household items like appliances Using 'furniture' in expressions that involve specific items instead of general concepts

How do you pronounce Furniture?

US: /["/ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfɜːnɪtʃə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Furniture?

Use 'furniture' in both formal and informal contexts. It’s not typically used in the plural form, as it represents a collective group of items.

What CEFR level is Furniture?

"Furniture" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.