noun
Uncommon
fir
fur
Fir (noun) means an evergreen conifer tree with needle-like leaves, or its wood. Example: “They decorated a fir tree for the holidays.”
noun
1
An evergreen conifer tree with needle-like leaves, or its wood.
"They decorated a fir tree for the holidays."
"The cabin was built from local fir."
How to use fir
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of evergreen conifer tree, or the timber it produces.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with fur (animal hair) — they sound identical but are unrelated.
Easily confused with
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Word forms
- Plural
- firs
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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.
Synonyms
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fir-tree
Frequently asked questions
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.
