- pronunciation:
- buhr
o
[or]
buh
ro
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A burrow is a hole that certain animals dig in the ground and use as a home or hiding place.
The chipmunk came down from the tree and jumped into its burrow.
- synonyms:
- cave, hollow, tunnel
- similar words:
- cavity, den
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| derivation: |
burrower (n.) |
The words
burrow,
borough, and
burro all sound alike, but each has a different meaning.