# Burrows

/ˈbɝoʊz/ (US) · /bˈʌɹəʊz/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/burrows
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

holes or tunnels in the ground that animals like rabbits or foxes dig to live in.

For teachers: tunnels or excavations in the earth constructed by animals for habitation or refuge.

## Examples

- The rabbits ran back into their burrows when they saw us.
- Ecologists found several active burrows along the riverbank, suggesting a healthy population of water voles in the area.
- Many desert species survive extreme daytime temperatures by retreating into deep burrows where the soil remains significantly cooler than the surface air.

## Usage notes

- Often used in the plural when referring to a network of tunnels or a colony of animals.

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