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

It’s made of solid fir wood that’s ready to stain or paint to match any home aesthetic. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025

Often osmunda fiber, tree fern and/or perlite are added to the fir bark. —Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025

There is an old fir tree bowing to the corner of the shed. —Literary Hub, 22 July 2025

All fir trees are useful to birds, and some are available in dwarf form for smaller gardens. —Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 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