Definition

A small raised area of soil created by a mole digging underground.

Example

The children found a molehill in the garden and were excited to see where the mole had been.

Conversation

Did you see that little molehill in the backyard?

Yeah, I noticed it when I was mowing the lawn.

I wonder how many moles are causing those molehills around here.

Probably just a few, but they sure know how to make a mess!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Molehill → The word is formed from "mole" (from Old English *mola*, meaning a small mound or hill) and "hill" (from Old English *hyll*, meaning a raised area of land). A molehill refers to a small mound of earth created by a mole, typically seen as a minor elevation in the ground.

Memory Tip

Think of a small mound ('mole') created by a creature that digs ('hill') — that's why a molehill is a small hill made by a mole.

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