Furnishings
/ˈfɝː.nɪ.ʃɪŋz/noun
Furniture, fittings, and decorative items used to equip a room or building.
Did you know?The word ultimately comes from an Old French verb meaning to equip or supply, which is why it’s tied to the broader idea of provisioning rather than just decor.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*per-
“to produce, procure, or supply”
Latin
Latin
praefinire
“to prepare, define beforehand”
Old French
Old French
fournir
“to supply, provide, equip”
Middle English
English
furnishen
“to supply or equip”
Modern English
English
furnishings
“items used to outfit a room or place”