1. plural of marmot; large ground squirrels that live in burrows in mountainous areas

Examples

• The marmots emerged from their burrows after the long winter hibernation.
• We spotted several marmots sunning themselves on the rocky outcrop.
• Marmots are known for their loud whistling calls that warn of danger.
• The alpine meadow was home to a colony of marmots.
• Marmots spend most of the year underground in their extensive tunnel systems.
• The hikers watched the marmots scurrying between the boulders.