Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

part-of-the-furniture

idiomatic expression

/ˌpɑːrt əv ðə ˈfɜrnɪtʃər/

Definition

A term used to describe someone or something that is an established or integral element of a particular environment or group, often to the point of being taken for granted.

Examples

After years of working at the office, he felt like part of the furniture.
She’s been volunteering at the shelter for so long that she’s truly part of the furniture there.
The old oak tree in the yard has become part of the furniture of our family gatherings.