fir
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Definition of fir
1
: any of a genus (Abies) of north temperate evergreen trees of the pine family that have flattish leaves, circular leaf scars, and erect female cones and are valued for their wood
also
: any of various conifers (such as the Douglas fir) of other genera
2
: the wood of a fir
Examples of fir in a Sentence
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Tall wooden panels, made from the same fir tree as the communal table in the center of the room, rotate on their vertical axes to hide the space from the street outside. — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, "At Maum in Palo Alto, a tasting menu that celebrates Korean American classics," 8 Aug. 2019 While the tent was decorated with baubles, snowflakes, fir trees and fairy lights - the contestants had to sweat it out to produce warming winter treats like fruit cakes, gingerbread and Santa Claus themed 3D bread showstoppers. — Washington Post, "Snow inside, but hot outside as casts work on holiday shows," 1 Aug. 2019 Most are 6- to 9-foot noble firs grown on this tree farm in North Bend, destined for a seasonal life in living rooms or offices. — Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, "Cutting your own Christmas tree: a day of family traditions on a North Bend farm," 8 Dec. 2018 The property is replete with cedar, fir, Douglas fir and high-altitude pine trees and red serpentine rock formations. — Gregory Thomas, SFChronicle.com, "Land deal protects spectacular 17-mile stretch of Pacific Crest Trail," 28 June 2019 The two-bedroom split level had the original, 1924 fir-wood floors, slightly bowed along the centerline. — Louis Hansen, The Mercury News, "The (nearly) impossible search for a cheap Bay Area home," 14 July 2019 What the film is about: A documentary that captures the transcontinental journey of the eastern monarch butterflies on their epic migration from the forested shores of Southern Canada to the rare and ancient oyamel fir trees of Central Mexico. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "Ready for takeoff? Here's your first look at the 2019 Flyover Film Festival in Louisville," 16 June 2019 As part of the Globe Trotter collection for French furniture brand Roche Bobois, this design— from the exuberant mind of Marcel Wanders— looks light and fluffy but is solidly constructed from pine, fir, and metal. — Monica Khemsurov, Bloomberg.com, "Maximize Your Comfort With a Puffy Armchair That’s Large and in Charge," 10 Apr. 2019 Built in 1915, this classic shingled Craftsman home boasts lovely architectural details, including a gracious front porch and original fir floors, recently refinished to a satiny luster. — Bang Staff And Correspondents, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Shingled Craftsman in Alameda’s East End," 11 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fir.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for fir
fir
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English Language Learners Definition of fir
: a tall evergreen tree
: the wood of a fir tree
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Kids Definition of fir
: a tall evergreen tree related to the pine that yields useful lumber
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Medical Definition of fir
: any tree of the genus Abies — see balsam fir
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