# bunnies

/ˈbəniz/ (US) · /bˈʌnɪz/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bunnies
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

a cute or informal name for rabbits. You often use this word when talking to children or describing small, fluffy animals.

For teachers: an informal or hypocoristic term for a rabbit. Often used in child-directed speech or to emphasize the animal's perceived cuteness.

## Examples

- The little bunnies are hopping around the garden.
- We saw several wild bunnies eating grass near the edge of the woods this morning.

## Usage notes

- Plural form of 'bunny'; takes a plural verb.

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