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fur

Pronunciation: [fɜr]

Word

Learn how to use fur in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “animals”

(noun) the soft, thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals, like cats, dogs, and bears. It's what keeps them warm and is often very nice to touch.

Example

The cat has beautiful, shiny fur that feels so soft.

Example

The dog was feeling cold because it lost a lot of its fur.

Example

What color is your rabbit's fur?

Context: “clothing”

(noun) a fabric or material made from the fur of animals, often used to make warm coats or accessories. People wear it to stay cozy in cold weather.

Example

She wore a lovely fur coat that kept her warm during the winter.

Example

He decided not to buy the fur jacket because it was too expensive.

Example

Is that a real fur scarf or just a fake one?

Context: “animals”

(verb) to cover something with fur, like when a young animal grows its fur as it gets older.

Example

The puppies began to fur out, looking cuter every day.

Example

The kitten did not fur out as quickly as her siblings.

Example

Do you think that the baby animals will fur out by spring?

How to pronounce fur

Pronunciation: [fɜr]

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