furry

adjective

ˈfər-ē How to pronounce furry (audio)
Definition of furrynext
1
as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair a furry teddy bear that would be so nice to cuddle up with

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2
as in hairy
made of or resembling hair green furry mold on old bread

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Recent Examples of furry Appealing to both dogs and cats, the small pieces work for both kinds of furry friends. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026 These furry vermin left over 40 poop pellets on the dry storage floor. — David J. Neal july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 Right before dinner, with his furry ears on, Luke asks to speak to the captain. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026 In peak summer heat, you may be tempted to have your furry friends tag along on road trips, runs to local waterways or just to zip through a drive-thru. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for furry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furry
  1. shaggy
  2. hairy
  3. silky
  4. fuzzy
  5. furred
Adjective
  • The pile is less shaggy and the patterns lean geometric over minimalist.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
  • At its best, that instinct lends his comedies a shaggy warmth and a conspiratorial mood that suggests the filmmaker, character, and even viewers are all surviving the humiliation of modern intimacy together.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of shaggy
Adjective
  • Her work often features naked women, sagging breasts, and hairy legs.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
  • Some plants are less likely to get eaten than others, namely, plants with strong fragrance and to a lesser extent, things that are hairy or heavily textured.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
Definition of hairy
Adjective
  • It’s made of wrinkle- and shrink-resistant Tencel fabric, which is beloved for its moisture-wicking and silky benefits.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This modern quilt is made from 300-thread-count organic cotton sateen, giving it a silky-soft feel and subtle sheen.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of silky
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, the fuzzy nanofiber coating adheres to much smaller particles, which would normally pass through conventional filters.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But the timing and temperatures are still fuzzy, and highs could reach the low 90s again by Sunday, the weather service said.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of fuzzy
Adjective
  • As well as opting out of ownership, consumers are also shopping differently for their furred or feathered friends.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 May 2026
  • The 3-year-old, black-furred wolf has become the first of her kind known to venture into Sequoia National Park in more than a century — after making similarly momentous visits to Los Angeles and Inyo counties.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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