noun · A1

Guinea Pig

GIN-eep-ig/ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/

A guinea pig is a small furry pet with short ears, often kept in a cage at home or at school. Write two words: guinea pig. Countable: a guinea pig, guinea pigs. A hamster is also a small pet but often sleeps in a wheel; a rabbit has long ears. Not pig (the farm animal) alone.

Meaning

A small furry pet with short ears, often brown, black, or white.

Examples

“The guinea pig is eating a carrot.”
“Please clean the guinea pig's cage.”
“The guinea pig squeaked for food.”

Good to know

two words: guinea pig. Contrast: hamster, rabbit (long ears), pig (farm). Place: cage.

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