fir
Fir (noun) means an evergreen conifer tree with needle-like leaves, or its wood. Example: “They decorated a fir tree for the holidays.”
How to use fir
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of evergreen conifer tree, or the timber it produces.
Don't confuse with fur (animal hair) — they sound identical but are unrelated.
Word forms
firs plural
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They decorated a _____ tree for the holidays.
Etymology
From Old English fyrh/furh, related to Old Norse fýri, part of a family of Germanic words for pine and fir trees.
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What does “fir” mean?
The word “fir” means an evergreen conifer tree with needle-like leaves, or its wood. In plain terms, a type of evergreen conifer tree, or the timber it produces.
How do you pronounce “fir”?
“Fir” is pronounced fur (/fɝ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fir” in a sentence?
Here is “fir” used in a sentence: “They decorated a fir tree for the holidays.”
What is another word for “fir”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fir” include fir-tree.
What part of speech is “fir”?
“Fir” is a noun.
Where does the word “fir” come from?
The word “fir” comes from Old English. From Old English fyrh/furh, related to Old Norse fýri, part of a family of Germanic words for pine and fir trees.
Is “fir” a common word?
“Fir” is an uncommon word in modern English.