Synonyms for

Mice

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

Definition

Mice are small rodents with pointed snouts, furry bodies, and long tails.

Synonyms & similar words

blackeye shiner mouse computermouse rodents vermin squeakers critters pests varmints vole shrew rat hamster chinchilla gerbil squirrel chipmunk beaver otter rabbit

Synonyms by register

Formal

rodents murines

Informal

critters vermin

Literary

scurriers small creatures

Antonyms

large animals predators humans giants beasts monsters

Common collocations

  • trap mice
  • catch mice
  • mouse infestation
  • pet mice
  • computer mouse
  • mice and men
  • mouse droppings
  • mouse hole

Word family

noun mouse
verb mousing

Usage note

The plural of the animal is 'mice'. The plural of the computer input device is 'mice' or 'mouses'.

Example sentences

  1. The mice were hiding in the corner of the room.
  2. My cat loves to catch mice.
  3. The farmer set up traps to catch the mice in his barn.
  4. The museum exhibit had a display of different types of mice.
  5. The pet store sells cages for mice and other small animals.

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