bunny

noun

bun·​ny ˈbə-nē How to pronounce bunny (audio)
plural bunnies
1
informal : rabbit
especially : a young rabbit
2
dated, informal : an attractive young woman
3
basketball, informal : an easy shot (such as a layup) taken close to the basket
He missed a handful of bunnies around the basket.Jeff Greer

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Choose from colorful felt, canvas or market totes featuring playful Easter designs like bunnies, carrots and eggs, all customized just for you. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026 Have the leprechaun steal a move from the Easter bunny and hide chocolate gold coins or other treats for your child to find. Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026 Each plate features a subtle bunny motif and is dishwasher safe. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026 Hop on over to Stanford Shopping Center and pose with your favorite Easter bunny, just in time for the Easter celebration. Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bunny

Word History

Etymology

English dialect bun rabbit

First Known Use

circa 1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bunny was circa 1699

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

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bunny

noun
bun·​ny ˈbən-ē How to pronounce bunny (audio)
plural bunnies
informal
: rabbit

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