Easter Bunny

noun

variants or Easter bunny
: an imaginary rabbit originating in Germanic folklore that fills baskets left out by children with decorated eggs, candy, and presents and sometimes hides the decorated eggs for children to find on Easter

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Of course, on the subject of something like the Easter Bunny, that can get a little tricky, to be sure. Melissa Willets, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026 The Easter Bunny is hopping into Great Mall Milpitas March 19-April 4 for photo ops and dance parties. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026 And for good measure, throw a bow and a ruffle on it, Easter Bunny. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026 In Round Rock, the annual egg hunt hosted by Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District typically includes multiple hunt times, games and photos with the Easter Bunny. Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Easter Bunny

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Easter Bunny was in 1900

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“Easter Bunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Easter%20Bunny. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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