firs

/fɜrs/

Meanings

noun

A conifer of the genus Abies.

Examples :

"We decorated several firs with lights and ornaments for Christmas. "

noun

Any pinaceous conifer of related genera, especially a Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga) or a Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris).

Examples :

"The lumberyard sells many kinds of wood, including oak, maple, and several types of firs. "

plant nature environment biology

noun

Wood of such trees.

Examples :

"The carpenter used firs to build the sturdy frame of the house. "

material plant nature environment

Related Words

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

christmas noun

/ˈkrɪsməs/

The annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held on December 25.

"We celebrate Christmas with our family every year."

lights noun

/laɪts/

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."

ornaments noun

/ˈɔːrnəmənts/ /ˈɔːrnəmɪnts/

An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.

"The Christmas tree was covered in colorful ornaments. "

decorated verb

/ˈdɛkəɹeɪtɪd/

To furnish with decorations.

"We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles."

related verb

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

genera noun

/ˈdʒɛnəɹə/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

carpenter noun

/ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/

A person skilled at carpentry, the trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures.

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "

conifer noun

/ˈkɑnɪfər/ /ˈkɒnɪfər/

A plant belonging to the order Coniferales; a cone-bearing seed plant with vascular tissue, usually a tree.

"The tall conifer in our backyard provides shade and attracts birds. "

lumberyard noun

/ˈlʌmbərjɑːrd/ /ˈlʌmbərjɑrd/

A facility dedicated to the preparation and/or sale of lumber.

"He got a job at the lumberyard, working the big saw for planks."