marmot
/ˈmɑɹ.mət/
B1 · Intermediate★☆☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a small brown animal with a short tail that lives in holes in the ground.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“We saw a marmot standing on its back legs near the trail.”
“Groundhogs are a type of marmot.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Any of several large ground-dwelling rodents of the genera Marmota and Cynomys in the squirrel family.
Related Words
Synonyms:
groundhogwoodchuck
Word Family:
marmots