chipmunk

noun (a chipmunk, chipmunks)

«chipmunk» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A small striped squirrel of North America (and one kind in Asia) that lives in burrows and carries food in its cheek pouches. tree →

In the lessons

In science and nature lessons in the USA and Canada it is a common woodland animal that stores nuts for winter. In stories and cartoons (like Alvin and the Chipmunks) chipmunks are cheeky and fast. Phrases: "chipmunk cheeks" (puffed-out cheeks).

Examples

A chipmunk stuffed acorns into its cheeks. tree →
Chipmunks have stripes down their backs. tree →
We saw a chipmunk at the campsite in Canada. tree →
The chipmunk ran into its burrow. tree →
With his mouth full of marshmallows he had chipmunk cheeks. tree →
Chipmunks sleep a lot in winter and wake to eat stored food. tree →

Note

Countable: a chipmunk, chipmunks. Chipmunks do not live wild in the UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand. Do not feed wild chipmunks; they can bite.

On Mova

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