Fur — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun abbreviation /ˈfər/

Meaning & Definition of Fur

Fur (verb)

  1. to cover, line, trim, or clothe with fur
  2. to coat or clog as if with fur
  3. to apply furring to

Fur (noun)

  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

Fur (abbreviation)

  1. furlong

Fur (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick

    "the chinchilla is known for its exceptionally soft fur"

    similar: coat, fleece, hair, jacket, pelage, pile, wool
    related: undercoat, underfur, hide, leather, pelt, skin

  2. a soft airy substance or covering

    "picked at the fur on the chenille pillows"

    similar: down, floss, fluff, fuzz, lint, nap, pile
    related: batting

  3. the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value

    "furriers willing to pay good money for a lynx fur"

    similar: hide, leather, pelt, skin
    related: badger, beaver, chamois, chinchilla, ermine, fisher, fox, marten, mink, muskrat, otter, Persian lamb, rabbit, raccoon, sable, seal, bearskin, buckskin, calfskin, coonskin, cowhide, deerskin, doeskin, goatskin, horsehide, karakul, kidskin, kolinsky, lambskin, pigskin, rawhide, sealskin, sharkskin, sheep, sheepskin, snakeskin, fleece, mouton, alligator, crocodile, cordovan, morocco, patent leather, suede

Fur (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in silt

    similar: silt, fill, gridlock, pack, flood, glut, inundate, overwhelm, swamp, bung, cork, spile, stopper, stopple, block, choke, clog, clot, congest, dam, gum (up), jam, obstruct, occlude, plug (up), stop (up), stuff
    opposite: clear, free, open (up), unblock, unclog, unplug, unstop, excavate, hollow (out), scoop (out), empty, lighten

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fur

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fur:

coat, fleece, hair, jacket, pelage, pile, wool, down, floss, fluff, fuzz, lint, nap, hide, leather, pelt, skin, silt, fill, gridlock, pack, flood, glut, inundate, overwhelm, swamp, bung, cork, spile, stopper, stopple, block, choke, clog, clot, congest, dam, gum (up), jam, obstruct

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fur

Words with the opposite meaning of Fur:

clear, free, open (up), unblock, unclog, unplug, unstop, excavate, hollow (out), scoop (out), empty, lighten

Related Words for Fur

undercoat, underfur, batting, badger, beaver, chamois, chinchilla, ermine, fisher, fox, marten, mink, muskrat, otter, Persian lamb, rabbit, raccoon, sable, seal, bearskin, buckskin, calfskin, coonskin, cowhide, deerskin, doeskin, goatskin, horsehide, karakul, kidskin

Word Forms of Fur

Inflections: furred, furring

Derived words: furless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Fur

Middle English furren, from Anglo-French furrer to stuff, fill, line, from fuerre sheath, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fuotar sheath; akin to Greek pōma lid, cover, Sanskrit pāti he protects

First known use: 14th centuryt

Words & Phrases Containing Fur

fur seal, fur fly, northern fur seal, southern fur seal

Frequently Asked Questions about Fur

What does "Fur" mean?

"Fur" means to cover, line, trim, or clothe with fur. As an a verb, a noun and an abbreviation, it is defined as: to cover, line, trim, or clothe with fur. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Fur"?

Other words for "Fur" include coat, fleece, hair, jacket, pelage, pile, wool and down. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fur" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fur"?

There are 90 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fur". Common alternatives include coat, fleece, hair, jacket, pelage, pile, wool, down, floss and fluff.

What is the opposite of "Fur"?

Antonyms of "Fur" include clear, free, open (up), unblock, unclog, unplug, unstop and excavate.

How do you use "Fur" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fur" in a sentence: "the chinchilla is known for its exceptionally soft fur"; "picked at the fur on the chenille pillows"; "furriers willing to pay good money for a lynx fur".

Is "Fur" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fur" can be used as a verb, a noun and an abbreviation, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Fur"?

"Fur" is pronounced /ˈfər/.

What is the origin of the word "Fur"?

"Fur" comes from Middle English furren, from Anglo-French furrer to stuff, fill, line, from fuerre sheath, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fuotar sheath; akin to Greek pōma lid, cover, Sanskrit pāti he protects. First known use: 14th centuryt.