squirrels
word · lemma: squirrel
/ˈskwɝəɫz/
/skwˈɪɹəlz/
Definition
Small, fast animals with bushy tails that live mostly in trees and eat nuts and seeds.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly seen in parks and forests. Always plural for the species or many individuals. Not used to refer to similar animals like chipmunks. Often associated with gathering and storing food ('squirreling away').
Spanish: ardillasPortuguese (BR): esquilosPortuguese (PT): esquilosChinese (Simplified): 松鼠Chinese (Traditional): 松鼠Hindi: गिलहरियाँArabic: السناجبBengali: কাঠবিড়ালিRussian: белкиJapanese: リスVietnamese: sócKorean: 다람쥐Turkish: sincaplarUrdu: گلہریاںIndonesian: tupai
Example Sentences
Squirrels like to climb trees.
basic
I saw three squirrels in the park.
basic
Squirrels eat nuts and seeds.
basic
The park gets really busy when the squirrels come out in the morning.
natural
Did you see how fast those squirrels ran across the grass?
natural
My dog loves to chase squirrels, but he never catches them.
natural