noun · A1

Bunny

BUN-ee/ˈbʌni/

A bunny is an informal, child's word for a rabbit. Countable: a bunny, bunnies. A rabbit is the usual word; a hare is larger and wilder, with longer ears. A teddy is a toy bear, not a rabbit. Mix-up: bunny vs funny (makes you laugh) — different first letter.

Meaning

An informal word for a rabbit, often used with children.

Examples

“The little bunny is eating a carrot.”
“The Easter bunny left an egg.”
“Her toy bunny has a missing ear.”

Good to know

a bunny = informal rabbit. Contrast: hare (larger, wild). Mix-up: funny.

Near in meaning

rabbit

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