squeaker

noun

squeak·​er ˈskwē-kər How to pronounce squeaker (audio)
Synonyms of squeakernext
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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By any historic measure, this was a squeaker. — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026 Their second loss was a quarterfinal squeaker that dashed their medal hopes. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026 Miller-Meeks won the second race over Bohannan by a squeaker. — Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for squeaker

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of squeaker was in 1641

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“Squeaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squeaker. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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