Bunny
1. Parts of Speech
Noun
2. Definitions
A small mammal with long ears, a short tail, and soft fur.
3. Pronunciations
US: /ˈbʌni/
UK: /ˈbʌni/
4. Origin and Usage
The word "bunny" originated from the Scottish word "bun" which means "tail". It was first used in the 18th century to refer to a rabbit with a short tail. Today, "bunny" is commonly used to refer to a young rabbit, especially in childrens literature and media.
5. Synonyms
Rabbit, hare, cottontail
6. Related Words
Rabbit, hutch, carrot, furry, whisk
7. Example Sentences
- The little girl was thrilled to see a bunny in the garden.
- The bunny hopped away when it heard the noise.
- She had a collection of bunny figurines on her shelf.
- The magician pulled a bunny out of his hat.
- The children enjoyed petting the soft fur of the bunny at the petting zoo.