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TOEFL BNC: 14768 COCA: 10159

fir

fir /ˈfɚ/ noun
plural firs
fir
/ˈfɚ/
noun
plural firs
Learner's definition of FIR
[count] : a tall evergreen tree冷杉;枞
[noncount] : the wood of a fir tree冷杉木;枞木
TOEFL BNC: 14768 COCA: 10159
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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Much of Sakhalin is covered by majestic forests of spruce and fir. New York Times, 19 Oct. 2021 Hikers here will get to learn about the unique history, flora, and fauna of the region while traversing a loop along the coast of Lake Superior and through dense woodlands of spruce and fir. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 10 Mar. 2021 In a cottage nestled beneath a redwood and a rare Santa Lucia fir, Big Sur Bakery bustled with locals eating avocado toast. Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2021 The landscape and colors change dramatically from the brown hills, shrubs and sagebrush at lower elevations to the lush greens of ponderosa pines, fir and larch trees higher up. Deepa Bharath, oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2022 The specifications will allow for eastern species of spruce, pine and fir, instead of only varieties that grow in the West. Ryan Dezember, WSJ, 11 July 2022 Meander through subalpine forests of spruce, fir, and bristlecone pines. Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2022 This Skog scent is named after the Swedish and Norwegian words for forest, and has a natural scent with notes of pine, fir, birch sap, and woodland lily of the valley. Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 10 Aug. 2022 If longevity isn't an issue, build the box from hardwood planks or logs made of white oak, fir, or juniper. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022 See More

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
TOEFL BNC: 14768 COCA: 10159

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