Wombat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɑmˌbæt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wombat is a noun meaning A herbivorous, burrowing marsupial of the family Vombatidae, mainly found in southern and eastern Australia.
Meaning
A herbivorous, burrowing marsupial of the family Vombatidae, mainly found in southern and eastern Australia.
More Meanings
- (Australia, slang) A slow and stupid person; a dullard.
Example Sentences
An American tourist who was reportedly filmed picking up and running off with a wild baby wombat fled Australia after officials threatened to cancel her visa in a firestorm of criticism over the incident. […] It’s not clear when the video was shot, nor the location, but it was at night on what appears to be a country road somewhere in southeastern Australia, where most wombats reside.
Word Forms
- wombats
Synonyms for wombat
Depending on context, synonyms include vombatid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nosed, vombatid, vombatiform, vombatomorphian, vombatomorph, possum.
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