1. a stocky, burrowing marsupial native to Australia with short legs, a large head, and coarse fur

Examples

• The wombat dug an extensive burrow system in the hillside.
• We spotted a common wombat grazing in the eucalyptus forest.
• The baby wombat stayed close to its mother as they foraged for roots.
• Wombats are known for their cube-shaped droppings.
• The northern hairy-nosed wombat is critically endangered.
• A wombat can weigh up to 80 pounds when fully grown.