furniture
UK: ˈfɜːnɪtʃə | US: ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər
n. movable objects used to make a room or building suitable for living or working (e.g., chairs, tables, beds).
furniture = furnish<to provide> + ure<noun suffix denoting collective or result>
- furnish (from Old French fournir, meaning "to provide or equip")
- ure (a suffix forming nouns indicating a function, result, or collective nature)
Etymology Origin:
The word "furniture" traces back to the French fourniture, derived from fournir ("to furnish or supply"). It entered English in the 16th century, originally referring to the action of equipping a space. Over time, the suffix -ure shifted its meaning to denote the collective objects themselves—highlighting the transition from the act of providing to the tangible items provided.
The living room furniture includes a sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table.
They bought modern furniture for their new apartment.
Antique furniture often requires careful restoration.
The office furniture was ergonomically designed for comfort.
She rearranged the furniture to create more space.