bunny

noun

bun·​ny ˈbə-nē How to pronounce bunny (audio)
plural bunnies
1
informal : rabbit
especially : a young rabbit
2
dated, informal : an attractive young woman
3
basketball, informal : an easy shot (such as a layup) taken close to the basket
He missed a handful of bunnies around the basket.Jeff Greer

Examples of bunny in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Activities include a parade, free bunny ears and a bingo game. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024 Hello Kitty Sanrio Licensed 8-inch Squishmallow Hello Kitty fans will love this adorable pastel Squishmallow, which depicts the popular character with bunny ears. Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024 There will be candy, prizes and a chance to take photos with the bunny. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024 Many of the gags are either derivative or homages, depending on your perspective, including the vicious killer bunnies that bring to mind Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024 Rabbit adopters must perform perpetual grooming to keep the rabbit’s fur from matting and must keep a close eye on the bunnies’ diet and poops. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024 In the image of the family, a bunny mask covered the 4-year-old boy’s face. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024 Anchoring the table, a Publix cake frosted with a basket weave pattern is decorated with Whoppers Robin Eggs candies and a porcelain Herend bunny from Cain's collection. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024 The boys are entranced with a bunny that has somehow invaded the garden. Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

English dialect bun rabbit

First Known Use

circa 1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bunny was circa 1699

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Cite this Entry

“Bunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunny. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

bunny

noun
bun·​ny ˈbən-ē How to pronounce bunny (audio)
plural bunnies
: rabbit

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