"furniture" means: The harness, trappings etc. of a horse, hawk, or other animal.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
furniture
The harness, trappings etc.
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BlueskyMay 2026
1937: New Bedsteads and Furniture from Littlewoods (+Large Double Bed Size; Small Double Bed Size; Scottish Size; Large Single Bed Size; Bedstead With Upholstered Mattress; Fine Bedstead; and Combination Bedstead And…
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BlueskyMay 2026
previewing outdoor furniture since they expanded slots and i'm just. wow this is nice. this is nice too. this one's nice. wow nice.
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BlueskyMay 2026
Patio Furniture Pick up They not Giving away They not Selling They not Throwing out
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BlueskyMay 2026
If they wanna be scared of the working class, that can certainly be arranged. It's in American tradition to bust down rich people's doors and burn all their furniture. That can include petite bourgeoisie opinion write…
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BlueskyMay 2026
Today Kevin the only excitement is getting the boiler serviced and a thermostatic valve replaced. And it's looking like rain again so my garden furniture restoration is on hold for now. Are you sure it isn't tanning,…
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#1·Apr 27, 2026US
The harness, trappings etc. of a horse, hawk, or other animal.
How much furniture did they leave behind?
For parents
"furniture" means: The harness, trappings etc. of a horse, hawk, or other animal.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
For ESL learners
"furniture" means: The harness, trappings etc. of a horse, hawk, or other animal.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
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“Patio Furniture Pick up They not Giving away They not Selling They not Throwing out”
— Bluesky· May 2026“If they wanna be scared of the working class, that can certainly be arranged. It's in American tradition to bust down rich people's doors and burn all their furniture. That can include petite bourgeoisie opinion writers too.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“All items are accepted—appliances, electronics, clothes, toys, furniture and more. For computers, phones, or tablets, please email tucsonrepaircafe@gmail.com to confirm a specialized repairer will be available.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I should post my housing stuff again.... but. I need. To update. Things because furniture limit.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“For #MicroMay let's appreciate that improvised furniture those littles put together. There's no micro-IKEA.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026US
Fittings, such as handles, of a door, coffin, or other wooden item.
A chair is furniture. Sofas are also furniture.
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“1937: New Bedsteads and Furniture from Littlewoods (+Large Double Bed Size; Small Double Bed Size; Scottish Size; Large Single Bed Size; Bedstead With Upholstered Mattress; Fine Bedstead; and Combination Bedstead And Spring Mattress)”
— Bluesky· May 2026“previewing outdoor furniture since they expanded slots and i'm just. wow this is nice. this is nice too. this one's nice. wow nice.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Today Kevin the only excitement is getting the boiler serviced and a thermostatic valve replaced. And it's looking like rain again so my garden furniture restoration is on hold for now. Are you sure it isn't tanning, a "special" massage followed by fish and chips?😜”
— Bluesky· May 2026“From Finland, 1980: Furniture from Sotka (+Katariina interior series and Pontus chair) [ENGinALT]”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Selig Monroe Furniture March 1973.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026US
(now usually, _, uncountable) Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively.
The woman does not even have one stick of furniture moved in yet.
Origin: From , from to furnish. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Cluster: general
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Why is this section here?
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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