red fox

noun

1. a fox, Vulpes vulpes, usually having orangish-red to reddish-brown fur.

red fox

noun

1. the common fox, Vulpes vulpes , which has a reddish-brown coat: family Canidae , order Carnivora (carnivores)

Word History and Origins

Origin of red fox¹

An Americanism dating back to 1630–40

Example Sentences

But red foxes are generalists, quite capable of dispersing plant seeds themselves after chowing down on berries.

From Seattle Times

In Canada, sporadic cases of mammals becoming infected with bird flu have been reported in raccoons, striped skunks, red foxes, cats and dogs.

From Salon

"In this image, you can see a red fox walking along a tree branch at a considerable height from the ground, demonstrating that these animals are true tightrope walkers of nature," says Fernandez.

From BBC

In addition to the large stuffed animal meant to mimic the kit’s mother, staff also put a smaller stuffed red fox in her enclosure.

From Seattle Times

Though a national park representative declared on regional television that, “The island’s beloved red foxes are in jeopardy,” there is little to no evidence to support that claim.

From Seattle Times