1. a toy that makes a squeaking sound when pressed
2. a contest or game decided by a very small margin
Usage: informal
3. a young bird, especially one that makes squeaking sounds

Examples

• The puppy loved playing with his rubber squeaker.
• She gave the baby a colorful squeaker to keep him entertained.
• The election was a real squeaker, decided by only three votes.
• The basketball game was a squeaker that went into overtime.
• The mother bird returned to feed her hungry squeakers in the nest.
• That old door is such a squeaker – we need to oil the hinges.
• The referee’s whistle was an annoying squeaker during the match.