hamster
word
/ˈhæmstɝ/
/hˈæmstɐ/
Definition
A hamster is a small, furry rodent often kept as a pet. It is usually active at night and known for storing food in its cheeks.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a noun for the pet animal. Common collocations: 'pet hamster,' 'hamster cage,' 'hamster wheel.' Note the silent 'h'. Not used as a verb.
Spanish: hámsterPortuguese (BR): hamsterPortuguese (PT): hamsterChinese (Simplified): 仓鼠Chinese (Traditional): 倉鼠Hindi: हम्स्टरArabic: هامسترBengali: হ্যামস্টারRussian: хомякJapanese: ハムスターVietnamese: chuột hamsterKorean: 햄스터Turkish: hamsterUrdu: ہیمسٹرIndonesian: hamster
Example Sentences
Sarah feeds her hamster every day.
basic
My hamster is very small and brown.
basic
A hamster likes to run on its wheel.
basic
My little brother begged for a hamster for his birthday.
natural
Have you ever seen a hamster store so much food in its cheeks?
natural
I used to have a hamster when I was a kid, but it always escaped from its cage.
natural