Furniture · Nouns — English Vocabulary

‌a board connected to a wall or a piece of furniture on which books are kept

"The bookshelf is full."

"He built a wooden bookshelf himself after realizing that store bought furniture was too expensive and did not fit the available space properly."

a comfortable seat that has a back and two arms and enough space for two or multiple people to sit on

"We bought a new sofa."

"The new sofa was so comfortable that he often fell asleep on it while watching television in the evening instead of going to his bedroom."

a piece of furniture that has a soft and comfortable area for two or more people to sit or rest on

"The couch is comfortable."

"She curled up on the soft couch with a warm blanket and a good book."

a sofa that is designed in a way that when unfolded forms a bed

"The sofa bed is useful."

"The sofa bed in the living room folds out into a comfortable mattress for overnight guests."

a type of curtain that is long and thick

"The heavy drape blocked the sun."

"Thick velvet drape hung from the windows, creating a sense of opulent privacy."

a thick piece of woven cloth, used as a floor covering

"The carpet is soft."

"She vacuumed the carpet this morning."

something we use to cover or decorate a part of the floor that is usually made of thick materials or animal skin

"The wool rug felt soft under her feet."

"The small colorful rug in the entryway helps keep dirt from being tracked into the living room."

an object put on the ground in front of a door, used for cleaning the shoes on

"He wiped his shoes on the doormat before entering."

"The bristly doormat scraped the mud from his boots before he entered the clean hallway."

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

"The mirror is cracked."

"The mirror in the gym was cracked but instead of replacing it the management simply covered the damaged area with a motivational poster."

an upholstered bench often built into a wall or used as built-in seating in a dining or kitchen area

"We sat on the banquette."

"The cozy banquette along the wall provided comfortable seating for the entire family."

a tall, narrow stool with a footrest, designed for seating at a bar or high counter

"He pulled up a bar stool and ordered a drink."

"The bar stool swiveled allowing him to turn easily from the counter to talk with friends."

a type of folding chair designed for outdoor use, typically with a frame of wood or metal and a fabric or canvas seat and back that can be adjusted to recline

"She unfolded the deck chair and sat in the sun."

"He unfolded the canvas deck chair and placed it facing the ocean to watch the sunset."

a French armchair with open sides, upholstered seat, back, and arms, and exposed wood frames

"The king sat on a velvet fauteuil."

"The Louis XVI fauteuil was an antique chair upholstered in silk with carved wooden arms."

a low upholstered seat or footstool without a back or arms

"She rested her feet on the ottoman."

"She rested her feet on the padded ottoman while reading her book in the cozy living room."

a soft and comfortable chair with a footrest and a back that can be adjusted to be set in a position one prefers

"He fell asleep in his comfortable recliner."

"The leather recliner had a button that extended the footrest and tilted the back completely flat."

a type of sofa or armchair with deep button tufting, rolled arms, and often made of leather

"He sat on the chesterfield."

"The distinguished chesterfield, with its deep buttoning and rolled arms, exuded classic elegance."

a bed that is designed to function as a seating area during the day and as a bed for sleeping at night, typically featuring a twin-sized mattress and a frame with a backrest and armrests

"She read for a while on the day bed in the sunroom."

"The day bed in the guest room served as a sofa during the day and a bed at night."

a small table that is often situated next to a sofa or other furniture

"He placed his cup on the end table next to the sofa."

"The lamp on the end table cast a warm glow over the armchair where she read."

a type of cabinet used to store and display china dishes and other collectibles

"The fine china was displayed in the glass china cabinet."

"The china cabinet displayed her grandmother's delicate porcelain dishes behind glass doors."

a small cabinet with shelves behind a mirrored door, used for storing medicines and first aid supplies

"He took aspirin from the medicine cabinet."

"He opened the medicine cabinet and found expired painkillers from a prescription written three years ago."

a piece of furniture used for storing dishes, table linens, and other dining or serving items

"Put the plates in the sideboard."

"The antique sideboard was filled with fine china and polished silverware, ready for guests."

a table designed for changing babies' diapers, often with storage for supplies

"The baby giggled on the changing table."

"The baby squirmed on the changing table making it difficult for his father to fasten the new diaper."

a small, decorative table with a hinged or removable top, often used for storing tea or other small items, and commonly found in Indian and Southeast Asian homes

"The teapoy held her tea."

"The intricately carved teapoy served as a beautiful and functional centerpiece for her afternoon tea."

a long, upholstered seat for reclining, with a backrest at one end and a raised section for supporting the legs and feet

"She relaxed on the chaise longue."

"He stretched out luxuriously on the plush chaise longue, enjoying a quiet afternoon read."

a low table, often placed in a living room, on which magazines, cups, etc. can be placed

"The remote control was on the coffee table."

"The coffee table was covered with scattered magazines remote controls and an empty coffee cup."

a table on which people have meals

"The family gathered around the dining table for dinner."

"The dining table could seat twelve people but usually only four chairs were set."

a small table or cabinet next to a bed for storing personal items, often with drawers or shelves

"He placed his glasses on the nightstand before sleeping."

"Her phone charger was plugged into the outlet behind the nightstand within easy reach of the bed."

a low, mirrored table, often with drawers, that is used to see oneself when grooming or dressing oneself

"She sat at her dressing table to brush her hair."

"The dressing table had a large mirror and small drawers for storing makeup brushes and jewelry."

a chair with side supports for the arms and a comfortable backrest, often used for relaxation or reading

"He read the newspaper in a comfortable armchair."

"The comfortable armchair by the fireplace was his favorite spot for reading on cold evenings."

a furniture unit designed for organizing and storing electronic entertainment devices

"The TV and game console were on the entertainment center."

"The entertainment center housed the television speakers gaming consoles and a collection of DVDs."

a sliding box-shaped piece of furniture found within a desk, dresser, or cabinet, used for organizing and storing items

"The drawer is stuck."

"He opened the top drawer of his desk and found the missing pen that he had been searching for during the entire meeting."

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

"She stored the dishes in the kitchen cupboard."

"The kitchen cupboard contained canned goods pasta and rice neatly organized on adjustable shelves."

a type of dense, durable, and woven carpet

"The bus seats were covered in blue moquette."

"The bus seats were covered in durable moquette fabric that was easy to clean and resistant to wear."

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

"Put it on the table."

"The antique mahogany table served as the centerpiece of the dining room, displaying a magnificent floral arrangement."

a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying things

"The cabinet is full of dishes."

"The cabinet door was stuck after the rain."

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

"The desk is near the window."

"I organized my books on the desk before studying."

furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting

"Please sit on the chair."

"The chair is comfortable enough for long meetings."

a seat, often with four legs, that does not include a any support for one's back or arms

"He sat on a tall stool at the kitchen counter."

"The bar stool was too tall for the counter so his knees bumped underneath."

a long and hard seat that is normally made of metal or wood and two or multiple people can sit on

"The bench is under the tree."

"The old man sat on the wooden bench in the park and fed the pigeons while listening to the news on his small portable radio."

a piece of furniture containing several drawers, usually for keeping clothes

"My dresser has drawers."

"She organized her clothing meticulously within the spacious drawers of the antique mahogany dresser."

a small, decorative piece of furniture that has a back and arms, and is designed to seat two or three people

"The canape was small."

"The small, decorative canape provided seating for two guests in the intimate sitting room."

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

"The cat sleeps on my bed every night."

"She made her bed every morning as soon as she woke up because she liked how neat and tidy the room looked with the blankets smooth and the pillows arranged nicely."

a hanging piece of cloth or other materials that covers a window, opening, etc.

"The curtain is blue."

"She closed the heavy curtain to block the afternoon sunlight which was creating a annoying glare on her computer screen while she worked."

a covering or blind used to block or reduce sunlight, typically on windows

"Close the shade."

"During the intense afternoon sun, she lowered the shade to create a cooler atmosphere inside."

a small piece of thick material placed on the floor, often for decoration or comfort

"Put the mat here."

"She carefully placed a hand-woven mat by the fireplace to absorb any stray embers."

a structure or frame designed to hold or store objects

"He placed the wine bottles on the rack."

"She placed the hot baking tray on a wire rack to cool before removing the cookies."

a type of window covering, often made of cloth, that can be rolled up and down

"Close the blind."

"She pulled down the blind to block out the harsh afternoon sun and create a cooler atmosphere in the room."

a type of small writing desk with a slanted top that opens to reveal a flat writing surface and drawers or compartments for storage

"He opened the davenport."

"She carefully opened the slanted top of the davenport to reveal the writing surface and drawers."

a sideboard or piece of furniture in a dining room, typically with shelves or drawers for storing dishes

"Put dishes in the buffet."

"The antique buffet provided ample storage for fine china and silverware."

a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served

"Go to the counter."

"The barista efficiently prepared the coffee behind the busy counter at the popular café."