red fox
noun
a fox, Vulpes vulpes, usually having orangish-red to reddish-brown fur.
red foxes
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pluralof red fox.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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According to the Bronx Zoo, red foxes are among the most widespread carnivorous mammals in the world.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
In addition to the Sierra population, there are about 20 Sierra Nevada red foxes living in the Cascade mountain range of Northern California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
The comparison concluded that bones from red foxes; bobcats, mountain lions, lynx or the American cheetah; and hares or rabbits were used to make needles at the LaPrele site.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 27, 2024
Another benefit of Cascade red foxes is they don’t hunt humans.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2024
Pointed out to the tourists all the red foxes and orcas and grizzly bears that were pushing out native species because it was warm enough for the new animals to live here now.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
