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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The Easter Bunny was out of earshot this time.
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Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
The Easter Bunny hopped around Orange County on Saturday as communities gathered for egg hunts and fun ahead of Easter.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Beyond the egg hunt, the event again included a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny, a bounce house for kids and more.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Hilton, of course, also couldn't forget the Easter Bunny just days ahead of Easter.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
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Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
The Easter Bunny hopped around Orange County on Saturday as communities gathered for egg hunts and fun ahead of Easter.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Beyond the egg hunt, the event again included a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny, a bounce house for kids and more.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Hilton, of course, also couldn't forget the Easter Bunny just days ahead of Easter.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Easter Bunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Easter%20Bunny. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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