possum
Possum (noun) means a tree-dwelling marsupial native to Australia and nearby islands. Example: “A possum rustled through the eucalyptus leaves at night.”
How to use possum
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA marsupial (different species in Australia vs. the Americas), or to fake being asleep or dead.
Word forms
possumed past tense, possums plural, possums singular
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A _____ rustled through the eucalyptus leaves at night.
Etymology
A shortened form of "opossum," dropping the initial vowel sound.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for possum
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What does “possum” mean?
The word “possum” means a tree-dwelling marsupial native to Australia and nearby islands. In plain terms, a marsupial (different species in Australia vs. the Americas), or to fake being asleep or dead.
How do you pronounce “possum”?
“Possum” is pronounced PO-suhm (/ˈpɒsəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “possum” in a sentence?
Here is “possum” used in a sentence: “A possum rustled through the eucalyptus leaves at night.”
What part of speech is “possum”?
Depending on how it is used, “possum” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “possum” have?
“Possum” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tree-dwelling marsupial native to Australia and nearby islands.