MICE
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈmaɪs// UK //mˈaɪs// mice
n. small animals with long tails and furry bodies. They are the plural form of 'mouse'.
n. small rodents belonging to the genus Mus, characterized by pointed snouts and long, hairless tails. Irregular plural form of 'mouse'.
The cat is chasing the mice in the garden.
We heard the sound of tiny mice scurrying behind the kitchen walls late at night.
Laboratory mice are frequently utilized in medical research due to their genetic similarity to humans and their rapid reproductive cycles.
Usage
The irregular plural of 'mouse'; it always takes a plural verb.
Pitfall
I saw three mousesI saw three miceThe plural of 'mouse' is 'mice', except when referring to computer hardware, where 'mouses' is sometimes accepted.