drey in a sentence
n.
Definition
DREY: A nest or shelter made of twigs and leaves, typically used by squirrels.
Sample Sentences
- The squirrel scurried up the tree to check on its drey nestled among the branches.
- After a long winter, the drey was finally filled with new twigs and soft moss for the upcoming spring.
- Birds often nest nearby, unaware that a drey lies just a few feet away in the hollow of the tree.
- The naturalist pointed out the drey to the children, explaining its importance for the young squirrels.
- As autumn approached, the mother squirrel busily gathered acorns to store them in her drey.
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