1. plural of burrower; animals that dig or live in burrows
Usage: common in zoology and natural history contexts

Examples

• Rabbits and foxes are common burrowers found in meadows.
• The prairie dogs are skilled burrowers that create extensive underground colonies.
• Many burrowers emerge at dusk to search for food.
• Earthworms are among the most important burrowers in garden soil.
• The study examined how different burrowers adapt to sandy versus clay soils.
• Badgers are powerful burrowers with strong claws and muscular bodies.