■ noun
1》 the movable articles that are used to make a room or building suitable for living or working in, such as tables, chairs, or desks.
2》 the small accessories or fittings that are required for a particular task or function.
Phrases
part of the ~ informal a person or thing that has become so familiar as to be unquestioned or unnoticed.
Origin
C16: from Fr. fourniture , from fournir 'to furnish'.