Definition
marmot
noun
- a large ground squirrel with a bushy tail that lives in burrows in mountainous areas
Examples
- The marmot stood upright on its hind legs to watch for predators.
- Alpine marmots hibernate during the long winter months.
- We spotted a family of marmots sunning themselves on the rocks.
- The marmot’s sharp whistle warned other animals of danger.
- Yellow-bellied marmots are common in the Rocky Mountains.
- The marmot quickly disappeared into its burrow when it saw us approaching.