possum
/ˈpɑsəm/
noun
- A small to medium-sized marsupial animal with a long tail, found mainly in Australia and nearby islands.
- Possums are nocturnal animals that sleep during the day.
- A possum climbed the tree in our backyard last night.
- The possum used its tail to hang from a branch.
- In informal American English, a similar-looking animal (the opossum) found in North America.
- We saw a possum crossing the road with its babies on its back.
- The possum played dead when the dog approached.
- Possums often raid garbage cans looking for food.