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noun

Definition of furnext
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as in wool
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick the chinchilla is known for its exceptionally soft fur

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as in pile
a soft airy substance or covering picked at the fur on the chenille pillows

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as in pelt
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value furriers willing to pay good money for a lynx fur

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fur

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verb

as in to silt

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Recent Examples of fur
Noun
All your favorite Disney villains are there, from Aladdin’s nemesis, Jafar, to Sea Witch Ursula, the evil lion Scar, Dalmatian fur-loving Cruella, and the woman who gave stepmothers a bad name, Maleficent. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026 Wild guanacos—llama-like camelids with dark-red fur—darted across the road. — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
Purple blossoms furred the redbuds along his driveway; here and there beneath them were sprays of yellow forsythia. — Jamie Quatro, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024 The foils can also retract, meaning that the boats aren't at risk of marine growth, which could otherwise fur them up. — Julia Buckley, CNN, 28 July 2022 See All Example Sentences for fur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fur
  1. wool
  2. pile
  3. pelt
  4. silt
  5. hair
  6. nap
  7. leather
  8. coat
Noun
  • For good air flow when drying heavy, bulky towels, Ceconi recommends using wool dryer balls.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The season’s softer palette and lightweight gauze, linen-silk and wool lace reflected a shift away from the more aggressive sensuality associated with the brand’s earlier work.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of wool
Noun
  • CoreWeave’s vast debt pile has been the subject of controversy in the past.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Relocate Leaf Litter and Wood Piles Leaf litter, wood piles, and other yard debris offer shelter not only to pests but also to beneficial insects and wildlife.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of pile
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  • In a letter to Defence Minister Luke Pollard this week, 18 MPs and one member of the House of Lords urged the government to stop using bear pelts sourced from legal culls in Canada and instead adopt faux-fur alternatives.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The new policy prohibits fur from animals killed specifically for their pelts, including mink, fox, rabbit, chinchilla and coyote.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of pelt
Verb
  • But the estuary, which had been silting up since the 11th century, had different ideas.
    — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The rock was originally silt on the seafloor that, it's argued, hosted early microbial life that was buried by more silt, leaving the carbon as their remains.
    — Howard Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2025
Definition of silt
Noun
  • The hair accessories blended effortlessly with her texture, folding between the body of her hair thanks to celebrity hair architect Igor Rosales.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Each channel measures roughly half the width of a human hair in depth.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of hair
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  • Other cats found the aquarium's dim blue environment calming and closed their eyes for a little nap.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Get your beauty sleep with Beautyrest pillows, or take a nap with the ultra-comfy Benvwe Faux Fur Blanket.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of nap
Noun
  • The anthem video features Zankov speaking about tactile and nostalgic references, such as leather softened by a long journey and the feeling of cashmere on the skin, that inspired the collection.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Inside, the spacious interior has heated leather seats, which are the first in Grenadier history to feature oyster-colored seat inserts, and carpet mats that sit atop of heavy-duty (and easy-to-clean) rubber flooring.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of leather
Noun
  • Hyde’s long brown leather coat gives him a menacing presence, cementing the sense that something dangerous has taken over.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • While outside, Markle wore a coat by Joseph, a British contemporary designer brand.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
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