rabbits
word · lemma: rabbit
/ˈɹæbəts/
RA-bits
/ɹˈæbɪts/
RA-bits
Definition
Small animals with long ears, soft fur, and strong back legs for jumping. People often keep them as pets, and they also live in the wild.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a countable noun: 'a rabbit', 'two rabbits'. 'Bunny' is a cuter, more informal word, often used with children. Common phrases include 'pet rabbit', 'wild rabbit', and 'breed like rabbits' (have many babies very quickly).
Spanish: conejosPortuguese (BR): coelhosPortuguese (PT): coelhosChinese (Simplified): 兔子Chinese (Traditional): 兔子Hindi: खरगोशArabic: أرانبBengali: খরগোশRussian: кроликиJapanese: ウサギVietnamese: thỏKorean: 토끼Turkish: tavşanUrdu: خرگوشIndonesian: kelinci
Example Sentences
The rabbits are in the garden.
basic
My sister has two pet rabbits.
basic
We saw rabbits near the trees.
basic
The neighbor's rabbits keep getting into our yard.
natural
I didn't know rabbits could dig that fast.
natural
Kids always get excited when they see rabbits at the farm.
natural