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Definition of wombat

wombat

/ˈwɑːm.bæt/
wom · bat
Plural:wombats
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wombat Lexical Profile

wombat Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A stocky, burrowing, herbivorous marsupial native to Australia, characterized by its short, muscular body, strong claws, and a backward-facing pouch that prevents dirt from gathering while digging.

Example

"During our twilight hike through the Tasmanian wilderness, we were fortunate enough to spot a wombat emerging from its burrow to forage for grasses."

• Rhymes for wombat

• Nearby Words

womanly
womanpower
womb
wombat
womblike
womenfolk
womenswear

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from the Dharug language of the Aboriginal people of the Sydney area, originally appearing as 'wambad', 'womat', or 'wambaj' in late 18th-century colonial records.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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