noun
- plural of opossum; small to medium-sized marsupials native to the Americas, typically having grayish fur, a pointed snout, and a prehensile tail
Examples
- Several opossums were spotted in the backyard last night.
- Opossums are North America’s only native marsupials.
- The wildlife rescue center cares for injured opossums.
- Opossums play dead when threatened by predators.
- These opossums have been living under our porch for weeks.
- Baby opossums stay in their mother’s pouch for several months.