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
The so-called Whiskey Raccoon sells for $750, and the squirrels go for $450 each.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Allan Johnstone, from the Tweeddale Red Squirrel Network, said it was a "terrible disease" which had similar effects on squirrels to myxomatosis in rabbits.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Observe: There are no plants building cathedrals, squirrels gazing at the stars or two AI models on a date night looking into each other’s eyes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
“Correct. Uncle Woody thinks squirrels are ‘nothing but thieving rodents’ and ‘rats with fluffy tails.’
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
