1
: any of a genus (Abies) of north temperate evergreen trees of the pine family that have flattish leaves, circular leaf scars, and erect female cones and are valued for their wood
also : any of various conifers (such as the Douglas fir) of other genera
2
: the wood of a fir

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Be sure to spend time beneath the cedar, pine, and fir trees here, either via the Idyllwild Nature Center or the Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail, and stop in for a pie at Idyllwild Pizza Company or at Red Kettle for a diner breakfast. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024 An elegant fir pre-strung with clear lights will never go out of style. Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024 Taiyo Watanabe The architect crafted another key transitional element with the Seattle Public Library–inspired yellow staircase and its fir plank screen that balances privacy and sight lines. Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024 It's beautifully designed, with a spacious terrace that overlooks a verdant valley dotted with fir trees. Ann Lee, theweek, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fir 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English fyrh; akin to Old High German forha fir, Latin quercus oak

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fir was before the 12th century

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“Fir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fir. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

fir

noun
1
: any of various usually large evergreen trees related to the pines some of which yield useful lumber or resins
2
: the wood of a fir

Medical Definition

fir

noun
: any tree of the genus Abies see balsam fir

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