furs 1 of 2

noun

plural of fur
1
as in wools
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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2
as in piles
a soft airy substance or covering picked at the fur on the chenille pillows

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as in pelts
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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furs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fur
as in silts

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Recent Examples of furs
Noun
Chandeliers hang from sandstone ceilings while jewel-tone wallpaper, furs, and velvet warm things up. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026 In others, background actors adjust their chain mail and faux furs and clutch prop weapons, some of which are designed to explode and splatter blood on impact. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026 The attractive, mid-30s crowd seemed to be a mix of friends and couples donning beards, tattoos, red lips, and furs worn with sneakers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light. — Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 Some de rigueur pencil skirts and shearlings fashioned as heirloom furs. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026 Staff started out by wearing bear masks and animal furs, then crawling into the enclosure to spoon-feed the cubs formula. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 When interactions are necessary for feeding, staff have been wearing bear masks and furs covered with natural scents. — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026 Miranda flings furs across desks like royal decrees. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furs
  1. wools
  2. piles
  3. pelts
  4. coats
  5. naps
  6. leathers
  7. hairs
  8. downs
Noun
  • Using luxurious cottons, silks, wools and linen to emphasize the simplicity and ease of wardrobe staples — T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, skirts, button-down shirts, pants and tunics — elevating their wearability for day and night.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of wools
Noun
  • Furious at seeing piles of dead bodies, Wolverine unlocks a rage ability where his devastating attacks do even more damage.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The system demanded piles of paper to ensure the never-ending influx of goods contained numbers that corresponded correctly, that actually checked out.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of piles
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  • River otters were hunted by the thousands for their pelts in the 17th and 18th centuries, according to the Sacramento Zoo’s page about the animal.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • After roughly 30 years, animal pelts can lose moisture and become brittle, meaning a coat that looks perfectly fine on the rack may begin to tear at stress points or shed once worn regularly.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of pelts
Noun
  • For a vintage outerwear find with less risk, Haspel recommends sticking with cloth coats instead.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Plaid prints and sophisticated coats, along with Jacobs' eternally popular bags, add weight and wearability to the looks, offering real-world ways to wear the pieces.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of coats
Noun
  • Dogs spend a significant portion of their day resting, which is why supportive bedding can be a worthwhile investment, particularly for aging dogs, larger breeds or pets that love long afternoon naps.
    — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • This playful muslin blanket is the one Yang sends to preschool, where snack time, art projects, and naps all happen in the same set of clothes.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of naps
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  • The company manufactures in Europe, uses relatively restrained branding and says its leathers are sustainably sourced.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • It is decorated more like a living room than a conventional sports facility, with a warm palette, rich leathers, and cozy rugs.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of leathers
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  • American inspectors in Michoacán, who monitor plantations and packing plants to ensure the fruit is pest-free, occasionally have found themselves in the cross-hairs.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The ancient Romans apparently ground their hairs into an excruciating poison.
    — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
Definition of hairs
Noun
  • The Lions committed two turnovers and also turned it over on downs at the Cincinnati 29 late in the first quarter.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Each have had their ups and downs during camp, as Milton started camp off by edging just ahead, but Howell has brought it back to a more dead-heat battle in recent days as Milton has thrown a couple of interceptions.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026
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