Synonyms for

Rabbit

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

Definition

a small furry mammal with long ears, short tail, and soft fur, typically burrowing underground to breed.

Synonyms & similar words

lapin coney cony hare hare bunny lapin coney cottontail rodent burr chicken coward fraidy-cat mouse rat sissy skittish timid buck doe fawn leveret

Synonyms by register

Formal

lagomorph

Informal

bunny bunny rabbit

Literary

hare coney

Antonyms

predator hunter fox weasel ferret hawk eagle

Common collocations

  • wild rabbit
  • pet rabbit
  • rabbit hole
  • rabbit warren
  • rabbit food
  • rabbit ears
  • rabbit population
  • rabbit stew

Word family

noun rabbit
verb rabbiting

Usage note

While 'bunny' is often used informally, 'rabbit' is the standard term. 'Lagomorph' is a scientific classification.

Example sentences

  1. The rabbit ran through the field quickly.
  2. I have a pet rabbit named Thumper.
  3. We saw a rabbit hole in the ground while hiking.
  4. The rabbit's fur is soft and fluffy.
  5. The rabbit ate carrots and lettuce from the garden.

Quotes

  • Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses. - Alphonse Karr
  • A rabbit's foot may bring good luck, but it did not help the rabbit. - Unknown
  • The rabbit runs faster than the fox, because the rabbit is running for his life while the fox is only running for his dinner. - R. Dawkins

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words