BURROW | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word BURROW in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BURROW with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Burrow

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Middle English: variant of borough

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbʌrəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.

Short Definition:

hole or tunnel dug by animal

Word: Burrow

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbʌrəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(of an animal) make a hole or tunnel, typically for use as a dwelling

Short Definition:

make hole or tunnel

Examples:
  • moles burrowing away underground

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