Fur

Pronunciation: /fɜːr/

Definitions of fur

noun a thick coat of soft hair covering the skin of a mammal, typically consisting of a combination of wool, hair, and underfur

Example Sentences

A1 My cat has soft fur.

A2 The fur on the jacket kept me warm in the winter.

B1 The fur of the polar bear is thick and insulating.

B2 She wore a luxurious fur coat to the event.

C1 The fur industry has faced criticism for its treatment of animals.

C2 The fur of the chinchilla is highly prized for its softness and warmth.

Examples of fur in a Sentence

formal The coat was made of luxurious fur imported from Europe.

informal I love petting my cat's soft fur.

slang That fur coat is so boujee.

figurative Her words were sharp, cutting through his defenses like a knife through fur.

Grammatical Forms of fur

• past tense: furred
• plural: furs
• comparative: furrier
• superlative: furriest
• present tense: fur
• future tense: will fur
• perfect tense: have furred
• continuous tense: is furring
• singular: fur
• positive degree: furry
• infinitive: to fur
• gerund: furring
• participle: furred

Origin and Evolution of fur

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'fur' originated from the Old French word 'furrer' which meant 'to line or trim with fur'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fur' evolved to specifically refer to the hair-covered skin of animals, used for clothing or decoration.