1
: one that squeaks
2
: a contest (such as a game or an election) won by a small margin
Examples of squeaker in a Sentence
They won in a 10–9 squeaker.
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While the soft, fluffy exterior is great for snuggling, the squeaker inside creates a fun experience for dogs to enjoy, too.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
This is a 2-in-1 plush toy, in the shape of a donut, which also includes two squeakers and multiple layers of crinkle fabric.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Jonas Brodin, playing with a mangled finger, scored on a squeaker and had an assist.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The Dodgers’ two wins were both rare species – another complete game from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the 18-inning squeaker that could’ve gone either way.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
This is a 2-in-1 plush toy, in the shape of a donut, which also includes two squeakers and multiple layers of crinkle fabric.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Jonas Brodin, playing with a mangled finger, scored on a squeaker and had an assist.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The Dodgers’ two wins were both rare species – another complete game from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the 18-inning squeaker that could’ve gone either way.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for squeaker
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“Squeaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squeaker. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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