How to Use fur in a Sentence

fur

noun
  • The cat has black-and-white fur.
  • The rabbit's fur is soft.
  • Her gloves are lined with fur.
  • Her new fur is a full-length mink coat.
  • He made his fortune trading furs in the 17th century.
  • The sloth bear has a grey/white snout and black shaggy fur.
    Zachary Smith, cleveland, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Clumps of fur around the skeletal remains of a dog ruffle in the wind.
    Tyler Hicks Marc Santora, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Thank you for being the best husband, dad and fur dad to your girls.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Think the cast of The Sopranos, fur coats, heavy makeup and more.
    Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024
  • In fact, the show got rid of fur coats as prizes because of Barker.
    Christopher Watson, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2023
  • The upper part is suede with a faux fur sock liner to keep feet cozy.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
  • In the artwork, Cyrus is captured wide-eyed and wild-haired in a blue fur coat against a grey background.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Their fur ranges in color from light buff to a dark reddish brown and the back of their ears, tips of their tails and snout are black.
    Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2023
  • And Grimace’s Crocs will be lined with purple faux fur.
    Bychris Morris, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2023
  • The dog’s skin feels hydrated and her fur feels so soft after baths.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Uggs were the boots of choice last season, but now the Danes are pushing an over-the-top fur boot agenda.
    Irene Kim, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2024
  • So many trendy knee-high boots are on sale, like these black riding boots that are lined with cozy faux fur.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
  • From colourful puffer coats to lush and plush faux fur, there’s a style for everyone.
    Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 25 May 2023
  • Made of faux fur, these fit the bill, and are event available in a few different colors.
    Cailey Lindberg, goodhousekeeping.com, 13 May 2023
  • The light wash denim pants worn with this outfit paired perfectly with the fur footwear.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The post then featured a snap of what appeared to be Jason, 36, stroking Winnie’s fur.
    Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The faux fur doesn't shed, and the pillow itself is the perfect way to make any room feel more luxe (without a sky-high price tag).
    Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2023
  • This is also historically the time of year when beavers would be trapped as part of the fur trade.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 26 Nov. 2023
  • The photos show Bey in a pale pink dress with a fur jacket and her curled hair styled into a half-up ponytail.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 10 July 2023
  • But dashcam footage obtained by The Times through an open records request shows she was dressed in a fur coat and mid-length dress.
    Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Her friend Anne was also in the shot, appearing to wipe the animal’s fur.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024
  • The berries can hitchhike to new host trees by a bird's beak, an animal's fur, or feathers.
    Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 23 Dec. 2023
  • The mother and her calf almost glow in the sunlight shining on their light-colored fur.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 30 May 2023
  • For the Chanel show, Hilton wore a matching miniskirt and vest in black, trimmed with what looks like magenta Muppet fur.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2023
  • This reusable tool picked up all of the fur that was on our test surfaces after just one pass.
    Jodhaira Rodriguez, goodhousekeeping.com, 11 Apr. 2023

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