Synonyms for

Guinea

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

Definition

a small domesticated rodent with short ears and a snub nose, typically kept as a pet or for laboratory research.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

test subject experimental subject trial participant

Informal

test case lab rat canary

Literary

pioneer trailblazer

Antonyms

unknown untested unproven experimental speculative

Common collocations

  • guinea pig
  • guinea pig experiment
  • guinea pig study
  • animal guinea pig
  • human guinea pig
  • serve as a guinea pig

Word family

noun guinea pig

Usage note

The term 'guinea pig' is most commonly used to refer to an animal used in experiments, but it can also refer to a person subjected to tests or experiments, often with negative connotations.

Example sentences

  1. I have a guinea pig named Fluffy.
  2. The guinea pig is a popular pet for children.
  3. Guinea pigs are often used for scientific research.
  4. I saw a group of wild guinea pigs running around in the park.
  5. My friend has a horse and a guinea pig as pets.

Quotes

  • "I feel like a guinea pig in a science lab."
  • "I'm the guinea pig of gastronomy."
  • "I'm the guinea pig for anything new, always."

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