furrier; furriest
1
: consisting of or resembling fur
animals with furry coats
2
: covered with fur
3
: thick in quality
spoke with a furry voice
plural furries
1
: a furry animal
The workshops will focus on caring for small furries, such as guinea pigs, gerbils and rabbits …—
dailyrecord.co.uk
dailyrecord.co.ukLast month's feature on a home gardener's measures … generated a number of letters from readers describing their innovations to keep the furries out of gardens.—Joan Lee Faust
Joan Lee Faust2
: a person who identifies with and enjoys sometimes dressing as anthropomorphic animals or creatures especially as a member of a fandom devoted to the practice
Online definitions of 'furries' vary, but basically it's a group of people who enjoy dressing up in human-sized animal costumes.—Dave Blount
Dave BlountAlthough she doesn't get the chance to suit up a lot because of her rigorous work schedule, she said she stays connected with other furries …—Duy Vu
Duy VuSynonyms
Examples of furry in a Sentence
Adjective
My children love furry animals.
The plant has furry leaves.
Furry mold was growing on the cheese.
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Issy Ronald, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Holland's sweet tribute to Zendaya's furry friend follows the news that the pair got engaged over the holidays.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Kelli Bender, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Discover what makes your furry (or feathered) friend tick and uncover their unique traits.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The companies said that their research showed that around one third of pet owners in the US changed their travel plans due to the difficulty of travelling with their furry friends.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Holland's sweet tribute to Zendaya's furry friend follows the news that the pair got engaged over the holidays.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
There will be some furry faces among the petals of the 2025 Rose Parade.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Discover what makes your furry (or feathered) friend tick and uncover their unique traits.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Furry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furry. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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