Synonyms for

Rabbits

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

Definition

Rabbits are small mammals with soft fur, long ears, and short tails.

Synonyms & similar words

lapin hare coney rabbit cony bunny hare lapin cottontail coney buck doe leveret jackrabbit pika rodent varmint vermin game prey target quarry chase hunt

Common collocations

  • wild rabbits
  • pet rabbits
  • baby rabbits
  • rabbit hole
  • rabbit warren
  • rabbit food
  • rabbit population
  • rabbit twitch

Word family

noun rabbit
verb rabbit

Usage note

The word 'rabbit' is primarily used as a noun. The verb form 'to rabbit' means to run away or to talk incessantly, but is less common.

Example sentences

  1. 1. My pet rabbit likes to eat carrots.
  2. 2. The rabbit ran into his burrow when he saw the fox.
  3. 3. We saw a family of rabbits in the park.
  4. 4. The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
  5. 5. The rabbit's fur is soft and fluffy.

Quotes

  • 1. 'I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date!', said the White Rabbit.
  • 2. 'The rabbit-hole went straight on like a tunnel for some way, and then dipped suddenly down.' - Lewis Carroll
  • 3. 'Once in a while, someone will mail me a single popcorn kernel that didn't pop. I'll get out a fresh kernel, tape it to a piece of paper and mail it back to them.' - Orville Redenbacher

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