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wombat

WOM-bat

Wombat (noun) means a stocky, burrowing, plant-eating marsupial native to Australia. Example: “The wombat dug a deep burrow beneath the eucalyptus tree.”

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A stocky, burrowing, plant-eating marsupial native to Australia.
"The wombat dug a deep burrow beneath the eucalyptus tree."

How to use wombat

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA short-legged, burrowing Australian marsupial known for its cube-shaped droppings.

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wombats plural

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The _____ dug a deep burrow beneath the eucalyptus tree.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dharug (an Australian Aboriginal language) wumbat.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wombat” mean?

The word “wombat” means a stocky, burrowing, plant-eating marsupial native to Australia. In plain terms, a short-legged, burrowing Australian marsupial known for its cube-shaped droppings.

How do you pronounce “wombat”?

“Wombat” is pronounced WOM-bat (/ˈwɑmˌbæt/ in IPA).

How do you use “wombat” in a sentence?

Here is “wombat” used in a sentence: “The wombat dug a deep burrow beneath the eucalyptus tree.”

What is another word for “wombat”?

Words with a similar meaning to “wombat” include vombatid.

What part of speech is “wombat”?

“Wombat” is a noun.

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