1. a small North American mammal with grayish-brown fur, black markings around the eyes, and a bushy ringed tail

Examples

• A raccoon knocked over our garbage can last night.
• The raccoon washed its food in the stream before eating.
• We saw a family of raccoons living in the old oak tree.
• Raccoons are known for their distinctive black mask-like markings.
• The zoo’s raccoon exhibit shows how these animals use their paws.
• Raccoons are nocturnal animals that are most active at night.