Synonyms for

Fur

Verb / fɜ: / Another word for fur — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fur is the soft, hairy coat of a mammal.

Synonyms & similar words

pelt pelt hide skin coat hair wool fleece pelage bristle mane feather down plumage quill thatch tassel tuft wig toupee weave

Synonyms by register

Formal

pelt coat hide fleece

Informal

fluff nap pile

Literary

down mane shag

Antonyms

bald bare smooth shaved hairless unfurred

Common collocations

  • soft fur
  • thick fur
  • animal fur
  • rabbit fur
  • fox fur
  • fur coat
  • fur trim
  • fur lining

Word family

noun fur
adjective furred

Usage note

While 'fur' can refer to the hair of an animal, it is also commonly used to describe the material made from animal pelts. Be mindful of the context to distinguish between the two.

Example sentences

  1. The fur on the rabbit was soft and warm.
  2. She wore a fur coat to keep warm in the winter.
  3. The fur of a bear is very thick.
  4. The cat licked its fur to keep it clean.
  5. The hunter sold the fur of the animals he caught.

Quotes

  • A woman's fur coat is her vanity.
  • The fur of the cat is always more expensive than the cat itself.
  • The fur of the fox is red, but the fur of the rabbit is white.

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