Movables — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun plural noun

Meaning & Definition of Movables

Movables (noun)

  1. something (such as an article of furniture) that can be removed or displaced

Movables (plural noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the movable articles (such as tables and chairs) in a room

    "when painting a room, you should first cover or remove all of the movables"

    similar: appointments, cabinetwork, furnishings, furniture
    related: belongings, chattels, effects, gear, goods, holdings, paraphernalia, possessions, things, case goods
    near: built-ins, fixtures

  2. transportable items that one owns

    "packed our movables into the van and headed off to our new home"

    similar: belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, holdings, paraphernalia, personal effects, personal property, personalty, plunder (chiefly dialect), possession, stuff, things
    related: treasures, valuables, appointments, fixtures, furnishings, estate, property, tangibles, collateral
    near: immovables, real estate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Movables

The most common words with a similar meaning to Movables:

Chiefly dialect: plunder
appointments, cabinetwork, furnishings, furniture, belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, holdings, paraphernalia, personal effects, personal property, personalty, possession, stuff, things

Related Words for Movables

possessions, case goods, treasures, valuables, fixtures, estate, property, tangibles, collateral

Near Antonyms of Movables

built-ins, fixtures, immovables, real estate

Origin & Etymology of Movables

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Movables

What does "Movables" mean?

"Movables" means something (such as an article of furniture) that can be removed or displaced. As an a noun and a plural noun, it is defined as: something (such as an article of furniture) that can be removed or displaced. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Movables"?

Other words for "Movables" include appointments, cabinetwork, furnishings, furniture, belongings, chattels, duds and effects. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Movables" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Movables"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Movables". Common alternatives include appointments, cabinetwork, furnishings, furniture, belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear and goods.

How do you use "Movables" in a sentence?

Examples of "Movables" in a sentence: "when painting a room, you should first cover or remove all of the movables"; "packed our movables into the van and headed off to our new home".

Is "Movables" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Movables" can be used as a noun and a plural noun, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Movables"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Movables" meaning "the movable articles (such as tables and chairs) in a room"?

When "Movables" (plural noun) means the movable articles (such as tables and chairs) in a room, synonyms include appointments, cabinetwork, furnishings and furniture.

What is another word for "Movables" meaning "transportable items that one owns"?

When "Movables" (plural noun) means transportable items that one owns, synonyms include belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear and goods.