ficus

noun

fi·​cus ˈfī-kəs 

plural ficus or ficuses

: any of a genus (Ficus) of chiefly tropical trees, shrubs, and woody vines of the mulberry family that have deciduous or evergreen leaves, often begin life as epiphytes, and include some (such as F. benjamina) grown as houseplants and others (such as F. carica) cultivated for their oblong or pear-shaped edible syconium fruit : fig entry 1 sense 1b compare banyan, rubber plant, strangler fig, weeping fig

Examples of ficus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The tall ficus hedges that ensconced the prior edition are long gone. — Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

To keep your ficus roots healthy, once a year, check the root ball. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

Fig trees, also known as ficus trees, are some of the most popular indoor trees. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 7 June 2026

Outside, olive trees and lush landscaping create an oasis for residents to enjoy, while ficus hedges offer a sense of privacy. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, fig

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ficus

• picus
• ruckus