bunny

noun

bun·​ny ˈbə-nē 

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

Examples of bunny in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In another clip, Princess Lilibet could be getting in the holiday spirit in a colorful pink dress accessorized with pink and white bunny ears. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

What appealed to me initially about the property was the modern, castle-like appearance of the building itself, and the occasional bunny or deer crossing the grounds added to the fairy-tale-esque vibe. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

Plus, bunnies and deer leave its minty-scented, silvery foliage and pink or purple-blue spikes of blooms alone. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Offer chew toys for cats that are built for biting and bunny kicking. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

English dialect bun rabbit

First Known Use

circa 1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bunny

• bunny slope
• bunny suit
• dust bunny
• Easter bunny

Rhymes for bunny

• funny
• gunny
• honey
• money
• runny
• sonny
• sunny
• tunny

Kids Definition

bunny

noun

bun·​ny ˈbən-ē 

plural bunnies

informal

: rabbit