plural squid or squids
: any of an order (Teuthoidea) of cephalopods having eight short arms and two usually longer tentacles, a long tapered body, a caudal fin on each side, and usually a slender internal chitinous support
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Dinner at the new rustic-style Clover Gordes is a joyous affair, helmed by chef Jean-François Piège, with signature dishes including pizza soufflés and a carbonara of wild squid.
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Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Directed by Bong, who co-wrote the script with Jason Yu, the feature — in development since 2019 — follows Ally, a curious and endearing piglet squid living in the uncharted depths of the South Pacific Ocean.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 May 2026
Created from a screenplay co-written by Bong Joon Ho with Jason Yu (Sleep), the film revolves around Ally, a curious piglet squid living in the depths of the South Pacific Ocean with dreams of one day seeing the sun and becoming the star of a wildlife documentary.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Because the squids are rarely spotted, little is known about them, according to Britannica.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 May 2026
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Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Directed by Bong, who co-wrote the script with Jason Yu, the feature — in development since 2019 — follows Ally, a curious and endearing piglet squid living in the uncharted depths of the South Pacific Ocean.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 May 2026
Created from a screenplay co-written by Bong Joon Ho with Jason Yu (Sleep), the film revolves around Ally, a curious piglet squid living in the depths of the South Pacific Ocean with dreams of one day seeing the sun and becoming the star of a wildlife documentary.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Because the squids are rarely spotted, little is known about them, according to Britannica.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for squid
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“Squid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squid. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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