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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
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Noun (1)
they choose to live modestly and don't seem to give a fig for the trappings of success
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Trees throughout the property provide oranges, avocados, bananas, papayas, pomelos, apples, plums, limes, figs, tangerines, guavas, lemons, peaches, pears, apricots, mangoes, passion fruit and olives.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The chimp was attacked by five Western adult males that had been feeding at a fig tree near the middle of the Ngogo territory.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The 15 was aged in Oloroso barrels and bottled at 46 percent ABV, with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, raisin, and fig on the palate followed by a warm, lingering finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Additionally, certain varieties of fig trees possess genetic resistance to specific pests and feature thick, leathery foliage that acts as a natural barrier against insects.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Trees throughout the property provide oranges, avocados, bananas, papayas, pomelos, apples, plums, limes, figs, tangerines, guavas, lemons, peaches, pears, apricots, mangoes, passion fruit and olives.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The chimp was attacked by five Western adult males that had been feeding at a fig tree near the middle of the Ngogo territory.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The 15 was aged in Oloroso barrels and bottled at 46 percent ABV, with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, raisin, and fig on the palate followed by a warm, lingering finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fig
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“Fig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fig. Accessed 29 Apr. 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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