# wallow

/ˈwɑɫoʊ/ (US) · /wˈɒləʊ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/wallow
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

a place where animals like pigs or cows lie in mud to cool down and keep their skin healthy. It can also mean a deep pool of water or a thick layer of mud.

For teachers: a shallow depression or pool of mud or water in which animals, particularly swine, lie to cool themselves and protect their skin from parasites. Often used in agricultural or rural contexts.

## Examples

- The pigs spent the whole afternoon in the wallow.
- After the heavy rain, the farmer noticed a deep wallow had formed in the corner of the pasture.
- The cattle were reluctant to leave the wallow, having spent several hours cooling their hides in the thick, damp earth after the midday sun reached its peak.

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