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The room had simple furniture.
What does Furniture mean?
Movable room items.
Dictionary definition
Movable items such as chairs, tables, beds, and shelves used in a room.
Example sentences
Furniture in a sentence
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They bought furniture for the new house.
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Furniture includes useful movable objects used for sitting, sleeping, storage, and surfaces.
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What does furniture mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to furniture?
Furnishings is close in meaning to furniture.
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Which word is an antonym of furniture?
Empty Space contrasts with furniture.
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WordFurniture.
Partnoun.
MeaningFurniture means Movable room items.
ExampleExample: The room had simple furniture.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fur · ni · cher
- Strongest beat
- fur
- Ending
- cher
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fur.
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Synonyms
Words like Furniture
furnishingsItems used to equip or decorate a room.
chairsRelated word that supports the meaning of furniture.
Antonyms
Opposite words
empty spaceSpace without items.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to furniture, depending on context.
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Word family
Furniture word family
Base word
furniture
noun
furnitures
More than one furniture.
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Hint for students
Furniture means large useful items in a room, such as chairs, tables, beds, and desks.
Common mix-up
Furniture is usually an uncountable noun. Say some furniture or pieces of furniture, not furnitures.
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Write one sentence that shows furniture without using the word furniture. Model sentence: The room had a couch, two chairs, a desk, and a wooden table. Clue words: couch, chairs, desk, wooden table Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show useful room items like tables, chairs, or beds?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The movers carried the furniture into the living room." Why does furniture fit better than groceries?
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