furniture
noun [U] /ˈfɜː.nɪ.tʃər/
/ˈfɝː.nɪ.tʃɚ/ Definition
A2 things such as chairs, tables, beds, cupboards, etc. that are put into a house or other building to make it suitable and comfortable for living or working in: They have a lot of antique furniture. The only piece/item of furniture he has in his bedroom is a bed. We've just bought some new garden furniture (= tables, chairs, etc. for use in the garden).Furniture and fittings - general words
(Definition of furniture noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- flatpack noun
- folding adjective
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