Synonyms of burrow

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noun

ˈbər-(ˌ)ō 

as in nest

the shelter or resting place of a wild animal

the chipmunk retreated to its burrow to have its babies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nest
• lair
• house
• den
• lodge
• hole
• territory

burrow

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verb

1

as in to claw

Related Words

• claw
• dredge
• excavate
• shovel
• grub
• dig
• quarry
• delve
• scoop
• dig in
• mine
• spade

Dissimilar Words

• fill (in)
• smooth (out or over)

2

as in to crouch

Related Words

• crouch
• couch
• squat
• huddle
• hunker (down)
• hunch
• snug
• curl up
• snuggle
• scrunch
• nestle
• squinch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of burrow

Noun

Burmese pythons have wiped out 87% to 99% of native mammal populations in parts of the Everglades, and green iguanas tear up landscaping and burrow into seawalls, weakening infrastructure. — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Repel Pests From Eaves and Wood Soffits Wasps, spiders, ants, and many other pests can get into your eaves, burrow into soffits, and make their way under roofing shingles, especially during the warmer months of the year. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

Verb

Yebba, Jean The sophomore album from vocal powerhouse Yebba is a master class not only in using tone, timbre, and cadence to burrow into the depths of the human condition but also in structuring a gobstopping comeback effort. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026

Seed Bare Patches in Your Lawn Cicada killer wasps prefer to burrow into bare soil and are less likely to tunnel through dense grass, says Schumacher. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026