English · Word Candidate

fur

/fɜː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: furs · furring · furred

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The hairy skins of animals used as a material for clothing.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To cover with fur or a fur-like coating.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To become covered with fur or a fur-like coating.

Verb

Examples

The college water supply was practically undrinkable because of its salinity and the pipes furred up so rapidly that they had to be replaced every few years.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fur” mean?

The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick.

Is “fur” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.