rabbit fever

noun

: tularemia

Examples of rabbit fever in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ultimately, the only definitive way to confirm rabbit fever is through lab testing. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Aug. 2026

What to know about rabbit fever Caused by the bacteria Francisella tularensis, the disease commonly infects rabbits, hares and rodents. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Three probable cases of rabbit fever, also known as tularemia, were detected in Suffolk County, Long Island, CNN reported, citing the New York Department of Health. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Despite being better known as rabbit fever, it can be spread through tick bites, as well as through bites from infected rabbits and rodents. — Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rabbit fever

• unbeliever
• achiever
• believer
• deceiver
• perceiver
• receiver
• reliever
• retriever
• transceiver
• cleaver
• leaver
• weaver

Medical Definition

rabbit fever

noun

rab·​bit fever ˈrab-ət- 

: tularemia