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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Another great symbol of the holiday is the Easter Bunny. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026 The Easter Bunny will be available for photos. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 There will also be pictures with the Easter Bunny, games, inflatable bouncy houses and more for free. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026 Where does the Easter Bunny get his eggs? Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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