squirrel

Pronunciation

• (AU) (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈskwɪrl̩/ or /ˈskwɪrəl/
• (US) (Canada) IPA ^(key): /ˈskwɝl/ or /ˈskwɝl̩/ or /ˈskwɝəl/

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Noun

Singular squirrel

Plural squirrels

A squirrel

1. (countable) A squirrel is a small animal that lives in trees and has a bushy tail. They are related to rats and often eat nuts.

   A squirrel is on the roof of my home.

Related words

• squirrely
• squirrelish