Squid

Pronunciation: /skwɪd/

Definitions of squid

noun a marine mollusk with a long, soft body, eight arms and two tentacles, typically able to change color and expel ink as a defense mechanism

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a squid at the aquarium.

A2 The squid ink pasta was delicious.

B1 Scientists study the behavior of squids in their natural habitat.

B2 The giant squid is one of the largest invertebrates in the world.

C1 The chef prepared a gourmet dish featuring grilled squid.

C2 Marine biologists are conducting research on the communication patterns of squids.

Examples of squid in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious squid dish for the guests.

informal I tried squid for the first time and it wasn't bad at all.

slang Let's grab some calamari, I heard this place makes the best squid in town.

figurative His mind was like a tangled web of thoughts, a squid's ink cloud obscuring clarity.

Grammatical Forms of squid

• past tense: squidded
• plural: squids
• comparative: squidder
• superlative: most squid
• present tense: squids
• future tense: will squid
• perfect tense: have squidded
• continuous tense: is squidding
• singular: squid
• positive degree: squid
• infinitive: to squid
• gerund: squidding
• participle: squidding

Origin and Evolution of squid

First Known Use: 1613 year

Language of Origin: Norwegian

Story behind the word: The word 'squid' is believed to have originated from the Norwegian word 'squid' which means 'fish for bait'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'squid' has come to refer specifically to a type of marine mollusk with a soft body, eight arms, and two tentacles, rather than just a fish used for bait.