fir

noun

ˈfər 

1

: any of a genus (Abies) of north temperate evergreen trees of the pine family that have flattish leaves, circular leaf scars, and erect female cones and are valued for their wood

also : any of various conifers (such as the Douglas fir) of other genera

2

: the wood of a fir

Examples of fir in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Alonso's absence is a much bigger issue for the Mets, as none of the remaining free agents at firs base provide as much offensive upside as the five-time All-Star. —Aaron Coloma, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2025

Magnolia leaf and fir branch garland swags drape our staircases, and warm white lights illuminate our trees. —Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025

More than two out of every five home decoration firs are the result of decorations being placed too close to heat sources, according to the State of Illinois. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025

Fresh fir holds onto its needles better than most conifers. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English fyrh; akin to Old High German forha fir, Latin quercus oak

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fir

• balsam fir
• Douglas fir
• Fraser fir
• grand fir
• silver fir
• subalpine fir
• white fir

Rhymes for fir

• birr
• blur
• bur
• cur
• er
• fur
• furr
• gurr
• her
• murr
• myrrh
• per

Kids Definition

fir

noun

ˈfər 

1

: any of various usually large evergreen trees related to the pines some of which yield useful lumber or resins

2

: the wood of a fir

Medical Definition

fir

noun

ˈfər 

: any tree of the genus Abies see balsam fir