Fur
Noun
UK
/fɜː(r)/
US
/fɝː/
Definition
The thick, soft hair that covers some animals’ skin.
Example
"The rabbit’s fur keeps it warm during winter nights."
"The cat’s fur is soft and shiny after brushing it this morning."
"The rabbit’s fur kept it warm, while the bird’s feathers protected it from cold."
Explanation
Fur is the soft hair that covers the skin of some animals, like cats, dogs, or rabbits. For example, “The cat’s fur is very soft.” People sometimes use animal fur to make clothes, coats, or hats, although many now use fake fur to protect animals. Fur keeps animals warm in cold weather and can be thick or thin depending on the species. As a verb (less common), to fur means to cover something with a layer of soft hair-like material. For example, “Frost furs the garden every morning, covering leaves with a thin layer of ice.”