burrow
noun
a hole or tunnel in the ground made by a rabbit, fox, or similar animal to live or hide in.
burrows
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pluralof burrow.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof burrow (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
burrownouna hole or tunnel in the ground made by a rabbit, fox, or similar animal to live or hide in.
Example Sentences
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But wildlife experts are very familiar with the little penguins' burrows at Phillip Island and St Kilda, he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Along with the droppings and camera trap evidence, burrows in the mud bank are also a good indication of the population.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Some create burrows in the ground, others use cavities in wood such as tree hollows or fallen branches, and some nest inside plant stems or small existing holes in twigs.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2026
But it is worth noting that “The Drama” burrows into the subject in a way no other film, especially one so widely appealing, has managed to.
From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2026
Squeals follow the creatures of the earth down into their burrows.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
