furrier; furriest
1
: consisting of or resembling fur
animals with furry coats
2
: covered with fur
3
: thick in quality
spoke with a furry voice
plural furries
1
: a furry animal
The workshops will focus on caring for small furries, such as guinea pigs, gerbils and rabbits …—
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dailyrecord.co.ukLast month's feature on a home gardener's measures … generated a number of letters from readers describing their innovations to keep the furries out of gardens.—Joan Lee Faust
Joan Lee Faust2
: a person who identifies with and enjoys sometimes dressing as anthropomorphic animals or creatures especially as a member of a fandom devoted to the practice
Online definitions of 'furries' vary, but basically it's a group of people who enjoy dressing up in human-sized animal costumes.—Dave Blount
Dave BlountAlthough she doesn't get the chance to suit up a lot because of her rigorous work schedule, she said she stays connected with other furries …—Duy Vu
Duy VuSynonyms
Examples of furry in a Sentence
Adjective
My children love furry animals.
The plant has furry leaves.
Furry mold was growing on the cheese.
Recent Examples on the WebColleen Grablick, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Watch the video above to see the lovable furry friends enjoy a sweet moment together.
—Seth Carnell, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Over the last few months, our diverse group of testers (including new parents tackling baby messes; New Yorkers cramped in tiny apartments; and pet owners managing smelly surprises from their furry friends) put 124 items through the wringer.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Apr. 2024
Pet parents can select gadgets and devices that make caring for their furry friends easier.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 Apr. 2024
This luxury residence extends a warm welcome to your furry family, too.
—Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
No more weeks-old furry strawberries in the fridge.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
Trust us, your furry friend will thank you for using Curaseb Antifungal and Antibacterial Shampoo.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
April 3rd through April 7th, the campaign will waive adoption fees for anyone looking to give a furry friend a forever home.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 6 Apr. 2024
Adrienne Miller, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2024
Eventually, his family decided to surprise him on his birthday with the furry, doe-eyed gift of a lifetime.
—Carissa Quiambao, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024
The furry, tie-wearing mascot has been cleaned of the prop vomit spewed by Braun, auction staff members assured The New York Times.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2024
The 7-year-old smiled widely, wearing a matching pink set with a leopard print furry coat.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
All this is to say that the adoration of animals — furry, feathered, or otherwise — is a part of our history, tracing back thousands and thousands of years.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 11 Jan. 2024
For those with regular visitors to their beds at night (tiny or furry), this may not be your best bet.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2024
Taylor Swift's instantly iconic red coat is getting a furry thumbs up from another red icon.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023
Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Munch’s Make-Believe Band was a mainstay in Chuck E. Cheese restaurants for decades, but the song is largely over for the furry, animatronic musicians.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2023
Adjective
Plants and pets: Your furry friends and greenery add more life to your spaces.
—Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Watch the video above to see the lovable furry friends enjoy a sweet moment together.
—Seth Carnell, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Over the last few months, our diverse group of testers (including new parents tackling baby messes; New Yorkers cramped in tiny apartments; and pet owners managing smelly surprises from their furry friends) put 124 items through the wringer.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Apr. 2024
Pet parents can select gadgets and devices that make caring for their furry friends easier.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 Apr. 2024
This luxury residence extends a warm welcome to your furry family, too.
—Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
No more weeks-old furry strawberries in the fridge.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
Trust us, your furry friend will thank you for using Curaseb Antifungal and Antibacterial Shampoo.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
April 3rd through April 7th, the campaign will waive adoption fees for anyone looking to give a furry friend a forever home.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 6 Apr. 2024
Noun
Rankin arrives at a candlelit West Village restaurant on a chilly winter evening in a sumptuous furry white coat that would put Sally Bowles to shame.
—Adrienne Miller, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2024
Eventually, his family decided to surprise him on his birthday with the furry, doe-eyed gift of a lifetime.
—Carissa Quiambao, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024
The furry, tie-wearing mascot has been cleaned of the prop vomit spewed by Braun, auction staff members assured The New York Times.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2024
The 7-year-old smiled widely, wearing a matching pink set with a leopard print furry coat.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
All this is to say that the adoration of animals — furry, feathered, or otherwise — is a part of our history, tracing back thousands and thousands of years.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 11 Jan. 2024
For those with regular visitors to their beds at night (tiny or furry), this may not be your best bet.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2024
Taylor Swift's instantly iconic red coat is getting a furry thumbs up from another red icon.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023
Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Munch’s Make-Believe Band was a mainstay in Chuck E. Cheese restaurants for decades, but the song is largely over for the furry, animatronic musicians.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2023
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“Furry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furry. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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