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

Standing out is a spacious living room wrapped in vertical fir siding, plus a dining area that connects to a minimalist kitchen upgraded with newer stainless steel appliances. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025

Which is something to think about until November when court will again be in session on the fir and aspen slopes of Disappointment Mountain. —Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025

Director: Celia Aniskovich Producers: Celia Aniskovich, Zoe Vock, Arthur Spector, Joshua Davis, Joshuah Bearman A joyful look at the five families who dominate NYC’s Christmas tree trade and whose efforts begin months before the first fir trees hit the busy sidewalks of the five boroughs. —Addie Morfoot, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025

His work convinced me that all things (matchsticks and tin soldiers, flowers and fir trees) are sentient, that every being has a heart, and that every heart can be broken. —The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 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