burrow Definition
- 1a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling
- 2to make a hole or tunnel, especially for habitation
Using burrow: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "burrow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The rabbit burrowed into the ground to escape the predator.
Example
The fox burrowed under the fence to get into the chicken coop.
Example
The mole burrows through the soil to find food.
burrow Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for burrow
- den
- hole
- tunnel
- warren
Phrases with burrow
burrow in
to settle down comfortably and securely in a place
Example
She burrowed in for the night, wrapped up in a warm blanket.
burrow out
to dig a hole or tunnel out of something
Example
The prisoners burrowed out of their cell using a spoon.
rabbit hole
a bizarre, confusing, or nonsensical situation or environment
Example
I fell down a rabbit hole of conspiracy theories on the internet.
Origins of burrow
from Old English 'byrgen', meaning 'a hiding place'
Summary: burrow in Brief
A 'burrow' [ˈbʌrəʊ] is a hole or tunnel dug by small animals like rabbits for habitation. It can also mean to dig such a hole. Examples include 'The rabbit burrowed into the ground to escape the predator.' and 'The mole burrows through the soil to find food.' Phrases include 'burrow in,' meaning to settle down comfortably, and 'rabbit hole,' meaning a bizarre or confusing situation.
