He dug a hole in the dirt.

Meaning: The puppy made a hollow space in the ground using the soil or earth.

Choice of Words: Dug means to make a hole in the ground. Hole is a hollow space in the ground. Dirt is the soil or earth.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The puppy dug a hole in the dirt.
• She dug dirt with a shovel.
• The rabbits dug a hole in the ground.
• The dog dug a hole in the backyard.
• Its roots dug deep into the earth, anchoring it firmly in place.
• The children built sandcastles and dug holes in the sand.
• Spades dug deep holes in soft, wet sand.
• The mole dug a new burrow in the garden.
• The dog dug up a nickel in the backyard.
• The next day, he dug it up again.