Gerbil (Noun)
Meaning
Small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Our 10-year-old son really wanted a gerbil as his first pet so he could learn about its care and behavior.
- The little gerbil in my sister's classroom was friendly and loved to run through its tunnel system.
- Seeing the gerbil expertly navigate through the tiny gaps in the cage was both entertaining and fascinating.
- As the sun began to set, a gerbil hopped out from its hiding place to search for seeds and fruits to eat.
- In her free time, Sarah spent hours watching and handling her adorable gerbil in an effort to tame it.