Hypernyms for "furniture"
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baby bed
baby''s bed
bedframe
bedroom furniture
bedstead
bookcase
buffet
bureau
cabinet
chest
chest of drawers
closet
counter
dining-room furniture
dresser
etagere
fitment
hallstand
lamp
lawn furniture
nest
office furniture
press
seat
sectional
Sheraton
sideboard
sleeper
table
wall unit
wardrobe
wash-hand stand
washstand
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.