Synonyms for

Hamster

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

Definition

a small furry animal often kept as a pet

Synonyms & similar words

gerbil mouse rat rodent squirrel chipmunk chinchilla ferret hedgehog rabbit weasel marmot beaver muskrat otter porcupine skunk badger stoat

Common collocations

  • pet hamster
  • Syrian hamster
  • dwarf hamster
  • hamster wheel
  • hamster cage
  • feed a hamster
  • care for a hamster

Word family

noun hamster

Usage note

A hamster is a small rodent, often kept as a pet. The word is primarily used as a noun and does not have common antonyms or a wide range of synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. My hamster likes to run on his wheel.
  2. I feed my hamster seeds and vegetables.
  3. My hamster is brown and white.
  4. Hamsters are nocturnal and sleep during the day.
  5. I keep my hamster in a cage.

Quotes

  • I had a hamster once that only walked backwards because he didn't want to miss anything.
  • If you want to know about a man, you can find out an awful lot by looking at who he married. If Hitler had married a hamster, we'd know a lot more about him than we do.
  • My hamster is smarter than your honor student.

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