burrow

noun
UK: /ˈbʌr.əʊ/
US: /ˈbɝː.oʊ/

  1. A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, like a rabbit, for shelter.

    1. The rabbit ran into its burrow to hide.
    2. The fox waited patiently outside the entrance to the rabbit's burrow, hoping for a meal.

  2. A cozy or safe place.

    1. My bed is my burrow on cold nights.
    2. After a long day at work, I retreated to my apartment, my personal burrow.

Synonyms

tunnel dig excavate hole delve den lair
burrow verb

  1. To dig a hole or tunnel in the ground.

    1. The dog likes to burrow in the sand.
    2. The worms burrow deep into the earth, aerating the soil.

  2. To hide or take refuge in something.

    1. I burrow under the blankets when I'm cold.
    2. During the storm, the family decided to burrow themselves in the basement for safety.

  3. To search for something, often by digging or rummaging.

    1. She had to burrow through her purse to find her keys.
    2. The detective decided to burrow into the old files, hoping to uncover some new evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "burrow" in English means: A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, like a rabbit, for shelter., A cozy or safe place..

The phonetic transcription of "burrow" is /ˈbʌr.əʊ/ in British English and /ˈbɝː.oʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "burrow": tunnel, dig, excavate, hole, delve, den, lair.

Example usage of "burrow": "The rabbit ran into its burrow to hide.". More examples on the page.