squirrel
noun
any of numerous arboreal, bushy-tailed rodents of the genus Sciurus, of the family Sciuridae.
squirrels
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pluralof squirrel.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof squirrel (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
squirrelnounany of numerous arboreal, bushy-tailed rodents of the genus Sciurus, of the family Sciuridae.
Example Sentences
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His haul ended up including two taxidermy squirrels as well — one dressed as a sheriff and the other posed to look like it is drinking out of a Budweiser can.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
According to Natural England, external, causes for the decline include the introduction of grey squirrels from the USA and Canada from 1876, spreading the squirrelpox virus, which is fatal to the red squirrels only.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The first red squirrels, three females, were brought to the registered charity in 2024.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Everyone but the neighborhood squirrels seems to have an opinion about how they should develop talent and play.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
They sat in my Arletta Paisley linen expandable snap-top folder next to Nan’s kissing squirrels salt and pepper shakers—a gift from our current landlord, Mr. Taft.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
