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.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (squir·rel)

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.

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