tree squirrel

noun

1. any squirrel of the genus Sciurus, with a long, bushy tail, familiar in parks and wooded areas throughout temperate regions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tree squirrel¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

The monkeypox virus is primarily found in Central and West Africa, particularly in areas close to tropical rainforests — and rope squirrels, tree squirrels, Gambian pouched rats and dormice have all been identified as potential carriers.

From New York Times

“Uncle Woody took everything Mr. Lemoncello had about tree squirrels, ground squirrels, and flying squirrels.”

From Literature

It is primarily found in Central and West Africa, particularly in areas close to tropical rainforests — and rope squirrels, tree squirrels, Gambian pouched rats and dormice have all been identified as potential carriers.

From New York Times

Of all the things at which tree squirrels excel — burying acorns; raiding birdfeeders; gnawing on soffits — perhaps their greatest skill is leaping.

From Washington Post

Unlike tree squirrels, ground squirrels such as chipmunks hibernate.

From Washington Post