wombat

American  

[wom-bat] / ˈwɒm bæt /

noun

1. any of several stocky, burrowing, herbivorous marsupials of the family Vombatidae, of Australia, about the size of a badger.

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wombat British  

/ ˈwɒmbæt /

noun

1. any of various burrowing herbivorous Australian marsupials, esp Vombatus ursinus , constituting the family Vombatidae and having short limbs, a heavy body, and coarse dense fur

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Etymology

Origin of wombat

First recorded in 1790–1800, wombat is from the Dharuk word wom-bat

Example Sentences

She appeared to be laughing and running away from the distraught mother wombat.

From BBC

In the second part of her statement, Jones launches a scathing attack on Australia's animal culling laws, including wombats, kangaroos, horses, deer and pigs.

From BBC

"There has never been a better time to be a baby wombat," Burke said in a short statement on Friday celebrating Jones' departure.

From BBC

Baby wombats share a strong bond with their mothers, and any separation can be distressing and harmful, conservationists say.

From BBC

Much as it’s easy to retreat in despair, the lemurs, the giraffes, the sharks and wombats, and actual bats, need our help.

From Salon