1800s
Still common
Definition
A stocky, burrowing native Australian marsupial.
Example Sentence
"A wombat wandered across the campsite at dusk."
Where "Wombat" Comes From
"Wombat" comes from the Dharug Aboriginal language of the Sydney region, one of the earliest Aboriginal words adopted into English.
It's been the standard English name for the animal since the early days of European settlement.
How Aussies Actually Use It
It refers to the real animal, known for its burrowing, solid build, and famously cube-shaped droppings.
It's a beloved, if slow-moving, icon of the Australian bush.
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