Drey

Pronunciation: /dreɪ/

Definitions of drey

noun a squirrel's nest, typically made from twigs and leaves

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a drey in the tree outside my window.

A2 The squirrels built a drey in the branches of the oak tree.

B1 The drey was well hidden among the leaves, making it hard to spot.

B2 The drey provided a safe and cozy home for the squirrel family.

C1 The intricate design of the drey showcased the squirrel's impressive construction skills.

C2 The drey was a marvel of engineering, perfectly suited to protect the squirrels from the elements.

Examples of drey in a Sentence

formal The drey was carefully constructed by the squirrels in the tree.

informal I saw a drey up in the branches while walking in the park.

slang The drey looked cozy and warm, like a little squirrel home.

figurative Her hair was piled up on her head in a messy drey.

Grammatical Forms of drey

• past tense: dreyed
• plural: dreys
• comparative: dreyer
• superlative: dreiest
• present tense: drey
• future tense: will drey
• perfect tense: has dreyed
• continuous tense: is dreying
• singular: drey
• positive degree: drey
• infinitive: to drey
• gerund: dreying
• participle: dreyed

Origin and Evolution of drey

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'drey' originated from Middle English, derived from Old English 'drēg(e)', meaning a squirrel's nest.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'drey' has continued to be used to refer to a squirrel's nest, with no significant changes in meaning.