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a
: an oblong or pear-shaped syconium fruit of a tree (genus Ficus) of the mulberry family
b
: a tree bearing figs : a ficus tree
especially
: a widely cultivated tree (F. carica) that produces edible figs see also strangler fig, weeping fig compare banyan, peepul, rubber plant
2
: a worthless trifle : the least bit
doesn't care a fig
figurative; figuratively; figure
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Noun (1)
they choose to live modestly and don't seem to give a fig for the trappings of success
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Acre’s 25-acre farm grows everything from guava and figs to heirloom tomatoes, chiles, and herbs—ingredients that shape the menu across the main restaurant, the bar, and even Fausto’s, the resort’s casual ramen-meets-breakfast spot near the entrance.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
A number of the trees cut down by the vandal appeared to be Indian laurel figs.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
The fig notes bring out something unexpectedly professional in the mix, making for a sophisticated but cozy vibe that works for basically any situation.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Delicately sweet figs balance the tang and sour bite of balsamic vinegar.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Acre’s 25-acre farm grows everything from guava and figs to heirloom tomatoes, chiles, and herbs—ingredients that shape the menu across the main restaurant, the bar, and even Fausto’s, the resort’s casual ramen-meets-breakfast spot near the entrance.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
A number of the trees cut down by the vandal appeared to be Indian laurel figs.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
The fig notes bring out something unexpectedly professional in the mix, making for a sophisticated but cozy vibe that works for basically any situation.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fig
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“Fig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fig. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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fig
1 of 2 noun1
: an oblong or pear-shaped fruit that is a syconium
especially
: the edible fruit of a widely cultivated tree (Ficus carica) that has laxative qualities
2
: any of a genus (Ficus) of trees of the mulberry family that produce figs
fig
2 of 2 abbreviation
figure
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