Definition of "squirrel"
Kid-friendly meaning of squirrel, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "squirrel" mean?
squirrel (noun) — a small bushy-tailed animal that lives in trees and eats nuts.
Example sentences using "squirrel"
Grade K–2
The squirrel ate a nut.
Grade 3–5
A squirrel hid acorns all over our backyard before the first snow fell.
Grade 6–8
A squirrel buries thousands of nuts every autumn but only finds a fraction of them later, which is partly why so many new oak trees sprout up in suburban yards.
Words that rhyme with "squirrel"
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