# MICE

/ˈmaɪs/ (US) · /mˈaɪs/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mice
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 2. computer devices

noun · CEFR B1

more than one computer mouse; the small tools you move with your hand to control a computer screen.

For teachers: the plural form of the computer peripheral; while 'mouses' is occasionally seen in technical contexts, 'mice' remains the standard plural.

- The school bought new wireless mice for all the computers in the lab.
- Modern optical mice have largely replaced the older mechanical versions that required a physical ball to track movement.

Usage: Both 'mice' and 'mouses' are used for the computer device, but 'mice' is more common in general usage.

## Examples

- 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.

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