possum
An opossum is a type of mammal that lives in North America.
You might know an opossum from the cartoon character from the TV show The Wild Thornberrys. But in real life, opossums are interesting animals with prehensile tails - they can use their tails like extra hands to grasp things. If you're walking through a forest or park at night, you might see an opossum rummaging around for food. Some people keep opossums as pets in special permits areas, and they can be pretty cute, but they have very sharp teeth and aren't recommended for beginners.
How common is "possum"?
Word possum is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
(US) An opossum, a marsupial of the family Didelphidae of the Americas.
Real examples of "possum" in context
