Synonyms for

Bunny

Verb / ˈbʌni: / Another word for bunny — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small mammal with long ears, a short tail, and soft fur

Synonyms & similar words

bunnyrabbit bunnygirl rabbit hare cottontail lapin coney bun burr

Synonyms by register

Formal

rabbit lagomorph

Informal

cottontail hare

Literary

coney leveret

Antonyms

predator hunter carnivore fox weasel ferret

Common collocations

  • fluffy bunny
  • baby bunny
  • easter bunny
  • pet bunny
  • wild bunny
  • bunny hop
  • bunny trail

Word family

noun bunny
verb hop

Usage note

Bunny is an informal and often affectionate term for a rabbit, commonly used when referring to young rabbits or in contexts like children's stories or Easter. It is generally not used in formal scientific or zoological contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The bunny was nibbling on a carrot in the garden.
  2. My sister loves to snuggle with her stuffed bunny at night.
  3. The magician pulled a bunny out of his hat.
  4. The kids were excited to see the Easter bunny at the mall.
  5. The bunny's fur was soft and fluffy to the touch.

Quotes

  • I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date! No time to say hello, goodbye! I'm late! I'm late! I'm late! - White Rabbit, Alice in Wonderland
  • Some bunny loves you.
  • A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. - Steve Martin

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