rabbit

[ˈræbɪt]

rabbit Definition

• 1. a small, furry mammal with long ears and a short tail
• 2. the flesh of a rabbit used as food

Using rabbit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rabbit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I saw a rabbit in the garden this morning.

• Example

  Rabbit is a popular meat in some countries.

• Example

  The children were delighted to find a nest of baby rabbits in the field.

rabbit Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rabbit

• bunny
• hare
• coney

Phrases with rabbit

• pull a rabbit out of a hat

  to produce something unexpectedly or miraculously

  Example

  The CEO managed to pull a rabbit out of a hat and save the company from bankruptcy.

• breed like rabbits

  to reproduce rapidly and in large numbers

  Example

  The pests breed like rabbits, making it difficult to control their population.

• run like a rabbit

  to run very fast

  Example

  The thief ran like a rabbit when he saw the police approaching.

Origins of rabbit

from Old French 'lapin', meaning 'young rabbit'

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Summary: rabbit in Brief

A 'rabbit' [ˈræbɪt] is a small, furry mammal with long ears and a short tail. It is also used as a source of food. The phrase 'pull a rabbit out of a hat' means to produce something unexpectedly or miraculously. Other phrases include 'breed like rabbits,' which means to reproduce rapidly and in large numbers, and 'run like a rabbit,' which means to run very fast.