squirrel

noun
UK: /ˈskwɪrəl/
US: /ˈskwɜːrəl/

  1. A small animal with a bushy tail that lives in trees.

    1. I saw a squirrel in the park today.
    2. The squirrel buried its nuts for the winter months ahead in the forest.

  2. The fur of a squirrel, used to make clothes.

    1. This coat is made of squirrel.
    2. The price of squirrel coats has fluctuated greatly in recent years, so watch out.

Synonyms

hoard stash
squirrel verb

  1. To hide or store something away for future use.

    1. She likes to squirrel away money.
    2. He squirrelled away snacks in his room so he could eat them later.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "squirrel" in English means: A small animal with a bushy tail that lives in trees., The fur of a squirrel, used to make clothes..

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

Synonyms for "squirrel": hoard, stash.

Example usage of "squirrel": "I saw a squirrel in the park today.". More examples on the page.