squirrel
word
/ˈskwɝəɫ/
SKWUR-uhl
/skwˈɪɹəl/
SKWI-ruhl
Definition
A small animal with a long, bushy tail that lives in trees and eats nuts and seeds.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a countable noun; common in North America and Europe. 'Squirrel away' is an idiom meaning to save or hide things, like a squirrel hides food. Often seen in city parks and woods.
Spanish: ardillaPortuguese (BR): esquiloPortuguese (PT): esquiloChinese (Simplified): 松鼠Chinese (Traditional): 松鼠Hindi: गिलहरीArabic: سنجابBengali: গুইসাপ (সাধারণ অর্থে) - কাঠবিড়ালিRussian: белкаJapanese: リスVietnamese: sócKorean: 다람쥐Turkish: sincapUrdu: گلہریIndonesian: tupai
Example Sentences
The squirrel climbed up the tree quickly.
basic
I saw a squirrel in the park this morning.
basic
A squirrel eats nuts and seeds.
basic
That squirrel almost stole my sandwich!
natural
It's fun to watch squirrels chase each other in the fall.
natural
She likes to squirrel away snacks for later.
natural