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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'.

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