a medium-sized mammal native to North America, recognized by its distinctive black mask and ringed tail, a fur of the raccoon

wash one's hands like a raccoon, raccoon eyes, play possum (dead) / play dead like a raccoon

Formal and Informal Expressions of raccoon

In different contexts, you can replace 'raccoon' with suitable alternatives. In a more informal setting, 'coon' is apt.

raccoon: Explore its Definition & Usage

raccoon Definition

1a medium-sized mammal native to North America, recognized by its distinctive black mask and ringed tail
2a fur of the raccoon

Using raccoon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "raccoon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The raccoon was digging through the trash cans.
Example
Raccoon fur is used for coats and hats.
Example
I saw a family of raccoons in the park last night.

raccoon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for raccoon

Phrases with raccoon

wash one's hands like a raccoon
to wash one's hands thoroughly and repeatedly
Example
After playing outside, the children washed their hands like raccoons before dinner.
raccoon eyes
dark circles around the eyes, typically caused by lack of sleep or fatigue
Example
She had raccoon eyes from staying up all night studying.
play possum (dead) / play dead like a raccoon
to pretend to be dead or unconscious as a defense mechanism
Example
When the predator approached, the opossum played dead like a raccoon.

Origins of raccoon

from Powhatan 'aroughcun', meaning 'animal that scratches with its hands'

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Summary: raccoon in Brief

A 'raccoon' [rəˈkuːn] is a medium-sized mammal native to North America, known for its black mask and ringed tail. It is also a type of fur. The phrase 'wash one's hands like a raccoon' means to wash thoroughly and repeatedly, while 'raccoon eyes' refers to dark circles around the eyes.