stoat

noun

ˈstōt

plural stoats also stoat

: the common ermine (Mustela erminea) chiefly of northern Eurasia and North America that is brown above and white below in summer and in its northern range all white in winter and that ranges from 9 to 15 inches (23 to 38 centimeters) in length including a black-tipped tail that is usually 1 ½ to 3 ½ inches (3.8 to 9 centimeters) long : ermine sense 1a, short-tailed weasel

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However, the greatest threats to little blue penguins include dogs, cats, ferrets, stoats, and the impacts of coastal development. —

Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 This curious stoat came out of its snowy hole and sat up from time to time, observing its territory just before setting off to hunt. —

Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 Michel had been looking for stoats in the snow for many years. —

Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 Why exactly stoats jump like this is an open question. —

Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stoat