verb
burrow
BUH-roh
verb
1
To dig a tunnel or hole, typically as a home or hiding place.
"Rabbits burrow into soft soil to build their warrens."
2
To push or nestle into something for warmth, comfort, or safety.
"The cat burrowed under the blankets to keep warm."
noun
1
A tunnel or hole dug by an animal as a home.
"The fox retreated into its burrow at the first sign of danger."
How to Use Burrow
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo dig a hole to live in, or to snuggle into something for shelter and comfort.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "borrow" (to take something temporarily) — they sound similar but are unrelated in meaning.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
burrowed past tense, Burrows plural, burrows singular
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Etymology
From Middle English words for a "refuge for an animal," ultimately related to "borough" and "bury" — all connected to the idea of a protected, dug-out shelter.