Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ant-hill
noun
/ˈænt hɪl/
Definition
A structure built by ants, consisting of a mound of soil or a network of chambers and tunnels used as their home.
Examples
- The children were fascinated by the ant-hill in the garden, watching the ants transport food.
- He carefully avoided stepping on the ant-hill while walking through the forest.
- The ant-hill was bustling with activity as thousands of ants worked together.
Meaning
An ant-hill is a colony of ants that creates a mound of soil or dig tunnels in the ground, which serves as a nest for their community.
Synonyms
- ant nest
- ant mound
- ant colony
