fur
verb
\ ˈfər
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furred;
furring
Definition of fur
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to cover, line, trim, or clothe with fur
2
: to coat or clog as if with fur
3
: to apply furring to
: to become coated or clogged as if with fur
Definition of fur (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: a piece of the dressed pelt of an animal used to make, trim, or line wearing apparel
2
: an article of clothing made of or with fur
3
: the hairy coat of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick
also
: such a coat with the skin
4
: a coating resembling fur: such as
a
: a coat of epithelial debris on the tongue
b
: the thick pile of a fabric (such as chenille)
fur
abbreviationDefinition of fur (Entry 3 of 3)
furlong
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Other Words from fur
Noun
furless
\ ˈfər-ləs
\
adjective
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adjective
Synonyms for fur
Synonyms: Noun
coat, fleece, hair, jacket, pelage, pile, wool
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Examples of fur in a Sentence
Noun
The cat has black-and-white fur. The rabbit's fur is soft. Her gloves are lined with fur. He made his fortune trading furs in the 17th century. Her new fur is a full-length mink coat. a teddy bear with soft fur
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
That was my America right there: pastel greenish-brown of grass furring the rolling hills. — Colin Barrett, Harper's magazine, "“Just Keep Going North”," 5 July 2019 Even a few hours in a fruit bowl on a summer afternoon is enough to fur them with mold, after which emergency measures may or may not help. 3. — New York Times, "The Best Fruits of Summer, Ranked," 22 May 2018 One vendor sold from racks of authentic furs while another offered a fur tissue box covers and fur hot water bottles. — Beth Spotswood, San Francisco Chronicle, "Edgewood Auxiliary puts on a high-end fundraiser for Bay Area kids," 1 May 2018 His usual hot-spot area is fully furred and not itchy. — Wes Siler, Outside Online, "So You Want to Get Your Dog on a Raw-Foot Diet," 24 Apr. 2018 But full lips and furred brows aside, her influence on fashion is debatable. — Ruth La Ferla, New York Times, "Nothing Comes Between Brooke Shields and Her New Line for QVC," 14 Mar. 2018 And now with fellow early adopters like Naomi Campbell joining in, Rihanna has helped to create a more general desire for footwear that is fringed, furred, and feathered. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Rihanna Loves Her Yeti Boots—And You Can Too," 26 Oct. 2017 There’s pathos in Newt’s mission to save these furred and feathered beings, an honorable calling that serves as a bewitched if overly tidy and cute vision of our own better natures. — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, "Eddie Redmayne’s Guide to ‘Fantastic Beasts’ SEPT. 12, 2016," 17 Nov. 2016Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
We are overwhelmed by the number of wonderful people ready to give Mr. B his fur-ever home. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "26-Pound Shelter Cat Named Mr. B Breaks Hearts and the Internet: 'He's a Chonk of a Chonk'," 23 Aug. 2019 The curling horns were broomed from wear at the tips, weathered and chipped from successful battles of dominance, and his fur showed scars earned from a long life in a harsh place. — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Two old-timers meet in the hot desert," 17 Aug. 2019 The tsars of imperial Russia also fantasized about this land beyond the Snowy Range — the money that could be made from its gold and musk and furs. — Ailsa Ross, Longreads, "Mountains, Transcending," 9 Aug. 2019 Photos show the raccoon lathered with suds, its fur plastered to his face. — NBC News, "A raccoon got stuck in a storm grate. Ten firefighters in Newton, Massachusetts, worked to get it out.," 2 Aug. 2019 Then, following a thrilling afternoon dogsled ride, the sled dogs lolled in the mild sunshine, enjoying the cold of the fresh snow against their fur. — Candice Yacono, Orange County Register, "Where is paradise? Right near Missoula, Montana," 29 July 2019 Gregarious and charming, Passage had an irresistible attraction for travelers coming up the highway: tiger cubs, playthings that padded on oversize paws among marveling visitors who paid to stroke their dense fur. — oregonlive.com, "The trouble with tigers in America," 13 July 2019 Some couples involve their pets, dyeing their fur or baking dog-friendly gender reveal cakes for the big moment. — Te-ping Chen, WSJ, "Gender-Reveal Parties Are Getting Out of Hand," 20 June 2019 The baby occasionally ventured away from his mom, but not too far as Negai kept an eye on him and patiently groomed his light brown fur. — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Adorable baby snow monkey is born at Milwaukee zoo; first healthy birth in 26 years," 20 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fur.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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