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fir

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fɜːr/ · UK /fɜː/

fir means: A tall tree with short, thin leaves that stay green all year, often used at Christmas.

noun

EVERGREEN TREEB2

A tall tree with short, thin leaves that stay green all year, often used at Christmas.

  • We bought a fir for Christmas.
  • Tall firs grow behind the house.
  • The path runs through a forest of fir trees.

Common phrases: fir tree, silver fir, fir forest, balsam fir

Questions about fir

What does fir mean?

A tall tree with short, thin leaves that stay green all year, often used at Christmas.

What is fir in other languages?

Türkçe: köknar · Español: abeto · Français: sapin · Deutsch: Tanne · Italiano: abete · 日本語: モミ

How do you pronounce fir?

In American English /fɜːr/; in British English /fɜː/.

How do you use fir in a sentence?

We bought a fir for Christmas. Tall firs grow behind the house.

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