Squab (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A soft padded sofa.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

• Couch
• Lounge

Meaning ²

Flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Synonyms

• Dove

Meaning ³

An unfledged pigeon.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

• The mother pigeon gently cooed to her squab, keeping it safe beneath her warm wings.
• The squab chirped loudly, demanding to be fed by its hungry belly.
• After a few weeks, the squab's downy feathers gave way to a glossy coat of iridescent blues and greens.
• In the nest, a helpless squab struggled to stand on its unsteady legs, flapping its developing wings wildly.
• Eventually, the once-helpless squab grew strong enough to venture out of the nest, guided by its watchful mother.