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Fur: meaning, definitions and examples

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fur

 

[ fɜːr ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Materials
Context #1 | Noun

animal skin

The short, fine, soft hair of certain animals, such as a cat, rabbit, or beaver, used for making garments, lining, or trimming. Fur is valued for its warmth and luxurious feel.

Synonyms

coat, pelage, skin

Examples of usage

  • Her coat was made of the finest fur.
  • The hat was lined with rabbit fur.
  • The trim on the gloves was made of mink fur.
Context #2 | Noun

fake material

A material made to look like fur, often used as a cheaper alternative to real animal fur. Faux fur is commonly used in clothing and accessories.

Synonyms

faux fur, imitation fur, synthetic fur

Examples of usage

  • The jacket was made of faux fur.
  • She prefers to wear faux fur rather than real fur.
Context #3 | Verb

cover with fur

To line or trim with fur, or to cover with fur-like material. Fur can be added to garments, accessories, or household items for decorative or functional purposes.

Synonyms

cover, line, trim

Examples of usage

  • The designer decided to fur the collar of the coat.
  • She fur the edges of the pillow with faux fur.

Translations

Translations of the word "fur" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pelo

🇮🇳 फर

🇩🇪 Pelz

🇮🇩 bulu

🇺🇦 хутро

🇵🇱 futro

🇯🇵 毛皮

🇫🇷 fourrure

🇪🇸 piel

🇹🇷 kürk

🇰🇷 모피

🇸🇦 فراء

🇨🇿 kožešina

🇸🇰 kožušina

🇨🇳 皮毛

🇸🇮 krzno

🇮🇸 feldur

🇰🇿 жүн

🇬🇪 ბეწვი

🇦🇿 xəz

🇲🇽 piel

Word origin

The word 'fur' originated from the Old English word 'furr', which referred to the hair on an animal's skin. Fur has been used by humans for thousands of years for warmth and protection. In ancient times, fur garments were a symbol of wealth and status. Today, there is a growing concern over the ethics of using real animal fur, leading to the popularity of faux fur as a more sustainable and cruelty-free alternative.

See also: furrow, furry, fury.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,739, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.