B2nounnaturescience
US/ˈbɜːr.oʊ/
UK/ˈbʌr.əʊ/
a hole or tunnel in the ground that a small animal digs to live in
In context
The rabbit disappeared into its burrow when it heard the dog.
Foxes sometimes take over an old burrow instead of digging a new one.
Many desert animals stay in underground burrows during the hottest part of the day.
Words that go with burrow
verb + noun
- dig a burrowRabbits dig a burrow in soft ground.
adjective + noun
- underground burrowThe snake lives in an underground burrow.
- abandoned burrowA snake moved into the abandoned burrow.
noun + noun
- rabbit burrowHe tripped over a rabbit burrow in the field.
- burrow entranceThe burrow entrance was hidden by long grass.
verb + preposition
- retreat to a burrowSome animals retreat to a burrow to escape the heat.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The rabbit lives in a burrow hole.Correct: The rabbit lives in a burrow.