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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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 2019 Chad Pinder singled in Oakland’s firs run off Jalen Beeks in the fifth inning; Beeks followed opener Ryne Stanek. — Susan Slusser, SFChronicle.com, "A’s get homers from Olson, Davis, back at .500," 11 June 2019 Prince George, Prince Charlotte, and Prince Louis) won't be missing out on the opportunity to bedazzle a fresh fir with ornaments and tinsel. — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, "How the Royal Family Decorates Buckingham Palace for Christmas," 5 Dec. 2018 Her sons supply her with salmon and make wooden platters for food service from maple and fir trees that have been sustainably harvested on the property. — Catherine M. Allchin, The Seattle Times, "Meals at Stowel Lake Farm celebrate its organic vegetable garden, and its intergenerational community," 5 Feb. 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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