house furnishings

plural noun

1. the furnishings of a household, as rugs, chairs, or draperies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of house furnishings¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Today, Hillary Clinton strives to live again among some White House furnishings that she and her helpmeet were compelled to disgorge.

From Washington Post

As the presidential campaigns sink to the challenge of demonstrating that there is no such thing as rock bottom, remember this: When the Clintons decamped from Washington in January 2001, they took some White House furnishings that were public property.

From Washington Post

She spent lavishly on White House furnishings, shelling out huge sums for china, wallpaper, carpets and furniture.

From Washington Post

Awaiting the pope’s arrival, Boehner repeatedly straightened his tie and shifted from foot to foot, and joked and chatted with reporters about the history of the House furnishings.

From Washington Times

As Hillary Clinton begins her campaign to again reside with the White House furnishings, remember an episode perhaps pertinent to the family penchant for secrecy and to her personal e-mail server.

From Washington Post