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How do you spell Furniture?

Correct spelling

furniture

FURNIT + URE. Think: furnish.

Why is furniture spelled this way?

From French fourniture, equipment or furnishing. The word originally meant any kind of equipment, not just chairs and tables. The narrowing happened over centuries.

Common misspellings of furniture

furnaturefurniturfurnitruefurnicher

Example

The furniture was handmade.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "furniture". FURNIT + URE. Think: furnish.
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