squid

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noun (1)

ˈskwid 

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

squid

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verb

squidded; squidding

intransitive verb

: to fish with or for squid

SQUID

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noun (2)

ˈskwid 

: an instrument for detecting and measuring very weak magnetic fields

Examples of squid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Neuron by neuron, squid have brains about as complex as that of dogs, and along with octopuses and cuttlefish, are the most intelligent invertebrates in the world. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2026

With squid, baitfish, and predators all swimming fast and changing colors in the lights, the underside of the boat must have looked like a rave party. — Matthew Every, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026

Noun

Tender Rhode Island squid rings came with sunchokes and Spanish gordal olives. — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025

The Korean barbecue restaurant, which received a yellow placard, had several foods outside of proper holding temperatures — including raw pork, shrimp and squid. — Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

origin unknown

Noun (2)

superconducting quantum interference device

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1613, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1859, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1967, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing squid

• giant squid

Rhymes for squid

• bid
• did
• grid
• hid
• id
• lid
• mid
• quid
• rid
• skid
• slid
• amid

Kids Definition

squid

noun

ˈskwid

plural squid or squids

: any of numerous sea mollusks that are cephalopods and have eight short arms and two usually longer tentacles, a long thin body with a fin on each side, and a slender internal shell