furry

1 of 2

adjective

fur·​ry ˈfər-ē 

furrier; furriest

1

: consisting of or resembling fur

animals with furry coats

a plant with furry leaves

2

: covered with fur

3

: thick in quality

spoke with a furry voice

furry

2 of 2

noun

plural furries

1

: a furry animal

While hamsters hardly top the list of pugnacious pets, they're quicker to defend themselves … than … furries such as rats and guinea pigs.

—Frank Miller

Last 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

2

: 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

Although 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

Synonyms of furry

Adjective

• shaggy
• hairy
• silky
• furred

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 Web

Adjective

The Labubu keychains everyone is obsessed with are furry and come in different colors, shapes and sizes. —Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026

Traveler Melissa Oddie captured video of the furry stowaway, which the airport later shared on Facebook. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026

Noun

Dallas-Fort Worth has hosted the annual convention since 2009, according to David Brooks, an eventspokesperson who is also a furry. —Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026

The book geared to children ages 6 to 8 features a furry, tail-wagging dog who wants to be included in a playdate with two friends. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for furry

• blurry
• burry
• currie
• flurry
• hurry
• murry
• scurry
• slurry
• worry

Kids Definition

furry

adjective

fur·​ry ˈfər-ē 

furrier; furriest

1

: made of or resembling fur

2

: covered with fur