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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After Coleman died, he said he had had to buy a new petrol can because squirrels had been destroying the other cans he had on site.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 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
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
On top of that, squirrels and mice have damaged the insulation.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
Caesar leans down, handing me three skinned wild squirrels.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
