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a
: an oblong or pear-shaped syconium fruit of a tree (genus Ficus) of the mulberry family
b
: a tree bearing figs : a ficus tree
especially
: a widely cultivated tree (F. carica) that produces edible figs see also strangler fig, weeping fig compare banyan, peepul, rubber plant
2
: a worthless trifle : the least bit
doesn't care a fig
figurative; figuratively; figure
Examples of fig in a Sentence
Noun (1)
they choose to live modestly and don't seem to give a fig for the trappings of success
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Jenna Thompson
june 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Inspired by bare skin, ripe fruit, and long days in the sun, the fragrance pairs juicy fig, pear, and bergamot with creamy coconut, jasmine, vanilla, and musks for a scent that feels like a tropical getaway bottled up.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
With a mature size of 4 to 6 feet tall and a spread of 3 to 4 feet, this fig variety is an excellent choice for compact gardens, maximizing fruit production when space is limited.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
This surprising mix of cripsy prosciutto, Parmesan wafers, figs, and nuts will be a hit at your next party.
—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Noun
Crafted in honor of Tunisia, the Carthage cooler has fig vodka, orange blossom and lemon for $13.
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Jenna Thompson
june 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Inspired by bare skin, ripe fruit, and long days in the sun, the fragrance pairs juicy fig, pear, and bergamot with creamy coconut, jasmine, vanilla, and musks for a scent that feels like a tropical getaway bottled up.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
With a mature size of 4 to 6 feet tall and a spread of 3 to 4 feet, this fig variety is an excellent choice for compact gardens, maximizing fruit production when space is limited.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
This surprising mix of cripsy prosciutto, Parmesan wafers, figs, and nuts will be a hit at your next party.
—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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“Fig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fig. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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fig
1 of 2 noun1
: an oblong or pear-shaped fruit that is a syconium
especially
: the edible fruit of a widely cultivated tree (Ficus carica) that has laxative qualities
2
: any of a genus (Ficus) of trees of the mulberry family that produce figs
fig
2 of 2 abbreviation
figure
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