Furniture Terminology

noun a piece of furniture for sleep or rest

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• She meticulously made her bed every morning before starting her day.
• I love jumping on my bed when I'm feeling playful.
• Let's crash at my place and chill on the bed.
• The idea of starting a new business is like planting a seed in fertile bed.

noun a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone

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• The judge sat on the bench as the trial began.
• Let's go sit on the bench in the park and enjoy the sunshine.
• I'm just going to bench this project for now and work on something else.
• She knew she had to take a back seat and let others take the bench in this situation.

noun a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

• The antique bookcase in the library holds a collection of rare first editions.
• I found a great deal on a bookcase at the thrift store.
• Check out the cool bookcase I scored at the flea market.
• Her mind was like a cluttered bookcase, filled with random thoughts and memories.

noun a small group of people appointed by a leader to assist in making important decisions

• The cabinet meeting was scheduled for 10am this morning.
• I couldn't find my keys so I checked the cabinet by the front door.
• I'll just shove these papers in the cabinet for now.
• She kept her emotions locked away in a mental cabinet.

noun a piece of furniture with a raised surface supported by legs, commonly used for sitting on

• The professor sat on the comfortable chair during the lecture.
• Hey, can you save me a seat on the chair over there?
• I love chilling on that bean bag chair in my room.
• She was the chairperson of the committee, leading the team with authority.

noun a piece of furniture for seating typically with a back and arms

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• The elegant couch in the living room perfectly complements the rest of the decor.
• Let's all gather on the couch and watch a movie together.
• I love chilling on the couch with some snacks and Netflix.
• She felt like a couch potato after a long day at work, just lounging around and doing nothing.

adjective describing a soft material or object used for padding or protection

• The sofa was upholstered with a beautifully cushioned fabric.
• I love sitting on the cushioned chair in the living room.
• This cushioned seat is so comfy, I could fall asleep on it.
• His ego was cushioned by the praise he received from his colleagues.

noun a collection of poems or other literary works.

• The divan in the living room adds an elegant touch to the decor.
• Let's chill on the divan and watch some TV.
• I love lounging on the divan, it's so comfy.
• The divan of knowledge is where I seek wisdom and enlightenment.

noun a box-shaped storage compartment without a lid, made to slide horizontally in and out of a desk, chest, or other piece of furniture

• She carefully placed the documents in the top drawer of her desk.
• Can you grab a pen from the drawer over there?
• I found some cash in the sock drawer, jackpot!
• He always kept his emotions hidden away, like a secret in a locked drawer.

noun a low support on which to rest the feet when sitting

• The ergonomic chair comes with an adjustable footrest for added comfort during long hours of sitting.
• I love putting my feet up on the footrest while watching TV.
• I always kick back and relax with my feet on the footrest.
• The footrest symbolizes a place of relaxation and comfort in the midst of a hectic day.

noun a thick cushion used as a footstool or for kneeling

• The elegant living room was furnished with a plush hassock for additional seating.
• I like to put my feet up on the hassock while watching TV.
• My grandma calls the hassock her 'footstool'.
• The hassock of responsibilities weighed heavily on his mind.

noun a piece of furniture with doors and shelves, used for storage or display

• The antique hutch in the dining room is a beautiful piece of furniture.
• I found a cute hutch at the flea market for a great price.
• I'm thinking of putting my plants in that hutch over there.
• The teacher's desk was like a hutch, filled with all sorts of supplies.

noun a size of bed or other item that is larger than standard

adjective describing something as being larger or more spacious than standard

• The hotel room comes with a king size bed for maximum comfort.
• I love snuggling up in my king size bed with a good book.
• I scored a sweet deal on a king size mattress for my new apartment.
• His ego was as big as a king size bed, always demanding attention.

noun a comfortable chair or sofa for reclining or resting

• The hotel lobby was furnished with elegant loungers for guests to relax in.
• I love kicking back on the lounger by the pool with a good book.
• Let's snag a couple of loungers at the beach and soak up the sun.
• He's always been a lounger, never one to take on too much responsibility.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'overstuffed' which describes something that is filled beyond capacity

• The chair was overstuffed with too much padding, making it uncomfortable to sit in for long periods of time.
• I can't believe how overstuffed my suitcase is for this trip - I definitely overpacked.
• I feel so overstuffed after eating that huge meal at the buffet.
• Her schedule was so overstuffed with meetings and appointments that she had no time for herself.

noun an item or object

verb to repair or restore

• The artist carefully crafted each piece of the sculpture by hand.
• Can you pass me that piece of cake over there?
• I heard that new rapper dropped a hot piece last night.
• She felt like she was missing a piece of herself after the breakup.

noun a section of a newspaper or magazine that can be easily removed

adjective describing something that can be easily removed or extracted

• The military's pullout from the region was carefully planned and executed.
• I heard there's a pullout of the new iPhone next month.
• I can't believe he did a pullout right before the big exam.
• The company's sudden pullout from the market left many investors shocked.

noun the act of reclining or a place for reclining

verb to lean or lie back in a relaxed position

• She chose to recline on the chaise lounge while reading her book.
• I'm just going to recline on the couch and watch some TV.
• Let's recline on the grass and chill for a bit.
• As the sun set, the city seemed to recline into a peaceful slumber.

noun the act of reclining or a piece of furniture designed for reclining

verb to lean or lie back in a relaxed position

adjective in a position of rest or relaxation

• The patient was reclining comfortably in the hospital bed.
• I love reclining on the couch and watching TV.
• Let's just chill and do some reclining tonight.
• His mind was reclining on the idea of taking a vacation.

noun a type of music characterized by a strong rhythm and simple melody, typically played loudly on electric guitar

• The musician sat on the antique wooden rocker while playing his guitar.
• I love relaxing on the porch rocker with a good book.
• That dude is a total rocker, he knows how to shred on the guitar.
• She's a real emotional rocker, always going from highs to lows in a matter of minutes.

noun a piece of furniture designed for sitting on

verb to cause to sit down or take a seat

• Please take a seat in the conference room.
• Hey, grab a seat over here and join us!
• I snagged a front row seat for the concert.
• She secured a seat at the table of influential leaders.

adjective relating to or consisting of separate sections, especially as a form of furniture

• The living room was elegantly furnished with a large sectional sofa.
• Let's all gather on the sectional for movie night.
• I love chilling on the sectional with my friends.
• The sectional divide between the two groups was becoming more pronounced.

noun a flat, horizontal board or surface used for holding items

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• The books on the top shelf are organized alphabetically.
• I found a cool mug on the top shelf in the kitchen.
• I scored some new kicks off the shelf at the mall.
• Her skills as a writer really set her apart from the rest on the literary shelf.

verb to physically rest one's weight on something, typically a seat or surface

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Please do not sit on the fragile antique chair.
• Hey, why don't you come sit on the couch with me?
• Let's go sit on the swings at the park.
• I feel like my problems are just too heavy to sit on right now.

verb to rest with the weight supported by the buttocks or thighs; to be seated

• Please take a seat and sit quietly during the presentation.
• Hey, come sit next to me on the couch and watch a movie.
• Let's sit down and chill for a bit.
• Sometimes you just need to sit with your thoughts and reflect on things.

noun a long upholstered seat typically with a back and arms, for two or more people to sit on

• The elegant sofa in the living room perfectly complements the overall decor.
• I love lounging on the sofa while watching TV.
• Let's chill on the sofa and catch up on the latest gossip.
• She felt like a sofa, always supporting others but never getting the same in return.

noun A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working

• The data was presented in a clear and organized manner on the table.
• Let's gather around the table for dinner.
• I'll save you a seat at the table, no worries.
• She was able to secure a seat at the table of influential leaders.

noun a small wheel or roller

verb to move slowly and heavily, typically with a rolling motion

• The servant pushed the trundle bed into the guest room for the visitor.
• Can you help me trundle this heavy box to the other side of the room?
• Let's trundle over to the park and hang out for a bit.
• Her thoughts seemed to trundle along slowly, as if stuck in mud.

noun the materials used to cover and pad furniture, such as fabric, padding, springs, and webbing

• The upholstery on the antique chair was beautifully preserved.
• I spilled coffee on the upholstery of the couch, oops!
• That car has some sick upholstery, man.
• She felt like she was unraveling, like worn upholstery coming apart at the seams.

noun a piece of furniture consisting of a table or stand with a basin and water supply for washing, typically found in a bathroom or bedroom

• The antique washstand in the corner of the room added a touch of elegance to the decor.
• I always make sure to keep my washstand clean and organized.
• I spilled my drink all over the washstand last night, it was a mess.
• The clutter on her desk made it look like a chaotic washstand.

adjective an adjective used to describe something made of wood or resembling wood

• The antique chair was made of high-quality wooden material.
• I love the cozy feeling of sitting on a wooden bench in the park.
• Let's ditch this party and go chill at that cool wooden shack by the beach.
• His words were like wooden blocks, lacking any emotion or depth.

noun a device that allows something to swivel or pivot

• The office chair had a swiveller mechanism that allowed for easy movement.
• I love spinning around on the swiveller chair in the living room.
• Check out this cool swiveller stool I found at the thrift store.
• His mind was like a swiveller, constantly shifting from one idea to the next.

noun a stand or rack for holding hats

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• The hatstand in the foyer is a beautiful antique piece.
• I just throw my hats on the hatstand by the door.
• Check out that funky hatstand in the corner!
• The team's defense was like a sturdy hatstand, never letting anything get past them.

noun the action or practice of using a bench to lift weights in weightlifting or bodybuilding

• The coach decided to make a change in the lineup by benching the star player.
• I heard the coach is benching some players for the next game.
• I can't believe they're benching him, he's the best player on the team!
• Sometimes we need to bench our own negative thoughts to move forward in life.

adjective describing something that can be locked

• The storage cabinet comes with lockable doors to ensure security.
• I bought a lockable suitcase for my upcoming trip.
• I need to get a lockable box to keep my valuables safe.
• Her heart was like a lockable vault, guarded against any unwanted intruders.

noun A person who takes a nap with a cat

• The catnapper was caught red-handed stealing a valuable Persian cat.
• I heard that the catnapper was arrested for taking people's pets.
• That catnapper is always up to no good, trying to snatch cats from the neighborhood.
• She's a real catnapper when it comes to stealing ideas in meetings.

noun a type of tall cupboard or wardrobe, often used for storing clothes or linens

• The antique armoire in the living room is a beautiful piece of furniture.
• I found a great deal on an armoire at the thrift store.
• Check out that fancy armoire in the fancy store.
• Her mind was like a cluttered armoire, full of memories and thoughts waiting to be organized.

noun a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs

adjective describing the type of top on a table

• The table top is made of solid oak wood.
• I spilled my drink on the table top, oops!
• Let's gather around the table top for some snacks.
• The meeting reached a table top when everyone agreed on the decision.

noun a type of wood from the acuyari tree

• The furniture was crafted from high-quality acuyari wood.
• I love the rustic look of that coffee table made from acuyari wood.
• That acuyari wood is top-notch, dude.
• Her words were as strong and sturdy as acuyari wood.