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Definition of anthill

anthill

/ˈæntˌhɪl/
ant · hill
Plural:anthills
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• noun

1

A mound of earth, sand, or pine needles formed by ants in digging or constructing their underground nest.

Example

"The children crouched beside the sidewalk to watch a line of worker ants carry crumbs back to their anthill."

2

A crowded place or structure characterized by constant, bustling activity.

Example

"During the holiday rush, the central train station looked like a giant anthill of hurried commuters."

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• Nearby Words

anthemic
anthemis
anthias
anthill
anthologist
anthologize
anthology

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'ant' (from Old English 'æmette') and 'hill' (from Old English 'hyll'), referring to the dome-shaped earthen mounds built over underground colonies.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anthill. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anthill
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