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Definition of fir

fir

/fɜːr/
fir
Plural:firs
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• noun

1

An evergreen coniferous tree of the genus Abies (family Pinaceae), native to mountainous and northern regions, characterized by upright cones and flat, needle-shaped leaves.

Example

"We hiked through a dense, fragrant forest of spruce and fir high up in the mountains."

2

The soft, pale wood of the fir tree, widely used for construction, timber, and paper pulp.

Example

"The contractor recommended using Douglas fir for the interior framing because of its strength and availability."

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• Rhymes for fir

• Nearby Words

finned
finning
fintech
fir
fire
fire reel
fire skink

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'fyrh' (meaning fir or pine), of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse 'fura' and Old High German 'forha', descending from an Indo-European root shared by Latin 'quercus' (oak).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fir. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fir
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