Synonyms for

Squirrels

Verb / ˈskwɜ:ʌlz / Another word for squirrels — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Squirrels are small, furry animals with long tails and big front teeth. They like to climb trees and eat nuts.

Synonyms & similar words

squirrel rodent chipmunk critter scamperer chatterbox climber hider jumper nibbler

Common collocations

  • grey squirrel
  • red squirrel
  • squirrel cage
  • squirrel away
  • tree squirrel
  • flying squirrel

Word family

noun squirrel
verb squirrel

Usage note

Squirrels are small, bushy-tailed rodents. The verb 'to squirrel away' means to hoard or hide something for future use.

Example sentences

  1. The squirrels in the park like to eat peanuts.
  2. I saw a squirrel climbing the tree.
  3. The squirrel has a bushy tail.
  4. The squirrel is hiding nuts in the ground.
  5. The squirrel is jumping from tree to tree.

Quotes

  • I never met an animal I didn't like, and I can't say the same thing about people. - Doris Day
  • God loved the birds and invented trees. Man loved the birds and invented cages. - Jacques Deval
  • I like animals because they are not consciously cruel and don't betray each other. - Taylor Caldwell

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