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hamster

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhæmstɚ/ · UK /ˈhæmstə/

hamster means: A small, short-tailed rodent that carries food in its cheeks; some kinds are popular pets.

noun

TRUE HAMSTERA2

A small, short-tailed rodent that carries food in its cheeks; some kinds are popular pets.

  • The hamster filled its cheeks with seeds.
  • Our dwarf hamsters run on their wheel at night.
  • Does your hamster hide food in its bedding?

Common phrases: syrian hamster, dwarf hamster, hamster cage

HAMSTER LIKE RODENTA2

A small furry animal with a short tail, or a similar animal, often kept as a pet.

  • My hamster sleeps during the day.
  • The crested hamster has a bushy tail.
  • Some animals called hamsters belong to different rodent families.

Common phrases: pet hamster, crested hamster, maned hamster

Questions about hamster

What does hamster mean?

A small, short-tailed rodent that carries food in its cheeks; some kinds are popular pets.

What is hamster in other languages?

Türkçe: hamster · Español: hámster · Français: hamster · Deutsch: Hamster · Italiano: criceto · 日本語: ハムスター

How do you pronounce hamster?

In American English /ˈhæmstɚ/; in British English /ˈhæmstə/.

How do you use hamster in a sentence?

The hamster filled its cheeks with seeds. Our dwarf hamsters run on their wheel at night.

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