Meaning of the word wombat in English

What does wombat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wombat

US /ˈwɑːm.bæt/
UK /ˈwɒm.bæt/
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Noun

a burrowing marsupial native to Australia, with short legs, a muscular build, and a very short tail.

Example:
The wombat dug a deep burrow to escape the heat.
We saw a cute little wombat at the wildlife park.