furrier; furriest
1
: consisting of or resembling fur
animals with furry coats
a plant with furry leaves
2
: covered with fur
3
: thick in quality
spoke with a furry voice
plural furries
1
: a furry animal
While hamsters hardly top the list of pugnacious pets, they're quicker to defend themselves … than … furries such as rats and guinea pigs.—
Frank Miller
Frank MillerLast 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 VuExamples 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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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 20 May 2026
There are no state regulations preventing voters from bringing a furry companion along for the wait.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026
Make your furry friend an inexpensive toy.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
This is represented through a furry pony hair texture at the mudguard.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
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Adjective
These small, furry fruits contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, which help draw water into the bowel (easing digestion and elimination) and add bulk for movement.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 20 May 2026
There are no state regulations preventing voters from bringing a furry companion along for the wait.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026
Make your furry friend an inexpensive toy.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
This is represented through a furry pony hair texture at the mudguard.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
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“Furry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furry. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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