ground squirrel

noun
UK: /ˈɡraʊnd ˈskwɪrəl/
US: /ˈɡraʊnd ˈskwɜːrəl/

  1. A small, striped rodent that lives in burrows in the ground.

    1. A ground squirrel ate the nut.
    2. The ground squirrel quickly darted back into its burrow when it saw the dog approaching.

  2. Any of various North American rodents of the genus Spermophilus (or subgenera of), typically having a relatively short tail.

    1. That ground squirrel is very small.
    2. The researchers studied the hibernation patterns of the ground squirrel population in the park.

Synonyms

gopher spermophile

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ground squirrel" in English means: A small, striped rodent that lives in burrows in the ground., Any of various North American rodents of the genus Spermophilus (or subgenera of), typically having a relatively short tail..

The phonetic transcription of "ground squirrel" is /ˈɡraʊnd ˈskwɪrəl/ in British English and /ˈɡraʊnd ˈskwɜːrəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ground squirrel": gopher, spermophile.

Example usage of "ground squirrel": "A ground squirrel ate the nut.". More examples on the page.