1. a small or medium-sized marsupial native to Australia and nearby islands, similar to a kangaroo but smaller

Examples

• The wallaby hopped across the Australian outback.
• We saw several wallabies grazing in the field during our visit to the wildlife park.
• The rock wallaby is well adapted to living in rocky terrain.
• A mother wallaby carries her joey in her pouch.
• Wallabies are herbivores that feed mainly on grass and leaves.
• The zoo’s new wallaby exhibit features native Australian plants.