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FURN-ich-uh/ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/

Tables, chairs, and beds together are furniture. It is uncountable: some furniture, not “a furniture” and not “furnitures.” A piece of furniture names one item. Move the furniture / buy new furniture. Furnish is the verb (later).

Meaning

Things in a house such as tables, chairs, and beds.

Examples

• “They bought new furniture.”
• “The furniture in this room is old.”
• “We need a piece of furniture for the hall.”

Good to know

Uncountable: furniture (not furnitures). One item: a piece of furniture.

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