Raccoon

Pronunciation: /rəˈkun/

Definitions of raccoon

noun a small to medium-sized mammal with a distinctive masked face, ringed tail, and dexterous front paws, native to North and Central America and known for its scavenging habits

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a raccoon in the park.

A2 The raccoon rummaged through the trash cans looking for food.

B1 Raccoons are known for their clever and mischievous behavior.

B2 The raccoon's distinctive black mask and ringed tail make it easily recognizable.

C1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect raccoon populations in urban areas.

C2 Researchers are studying the intelligence and problem-solving abilities of raccoons.

Examples of raccoon in a Sentence

formal The raccoon is a nocturnal mammal native to North America.

informal I saw a raccoon rummaging through the trash cans last night.

slang That raccoon is a sneaky little bandit!

figurative Her eyes were like a raccoon's, dark and mysterious.

Grammatical Forms of raccoon

• past tense: raccooned
• plural: raccoons
• comparative: more raccoon
• superlative: most raccoon
• present tense: raccoon
• future tense: will raccoon
• perfect tense: have raccooned
• continuous tense: is raccooning
• singular: raccoon
• positive degree: raccoon
• infinitive: to raccoon
• gerund: raccooning
• participle: raccooning

Origin and Evolution of raccoon

First Known Use: 1606 year

Language of Origin: Algonquian

Story behind the word: The word 'raccoon' is derived from the Algonquian language, specifically the Powhatan word 'arakun'

Evolution of the word: The term 'raccoon' was first recorded in English in 1606 by Captain John Smith, who encountered the animal during his exploration of Virginia. Over time, the word has remained relatively consistent in its usage and meaning to refer to the mammal known for its distinctive facial markings and ringed tail.