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

And when her furry black-and-white friend follows her — bleating at her heels, eager for more affection — Kusimayu keeps walking. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Dec. 2025

Their unique furry upper can definitely make these sandals the focal point of any outfit. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025

Noun

The Reel began with a video of Amora as a young baby wearing a white furry teddy bear onesie, before transitioning into moments of the tot over the last two years. —Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025

There are many short-term and long-term opportunities that let you get involved in a way that fits your life while giving you time with furry — and non-furry — friends. —Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Dec. 2025

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