bunny

Everyday

1. A bunny is a child's or friendly word for a rabbit, especially a young or small one. tree →
2. (informal) «Bunny» is used in fun names like the Easter Bunny or «gym bunny» (someone who loves the gym). tree →
3. «Bunny» is a hill for beginners in skiing: the bunny slope (US) or nursery slope (UK). tree →
4. A bunny can also be a soft toy shaped like a rabbit. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and picture books bunnies are soft, cute rabbits. The Easter Bunny brings chocolate eggs in a story many children know. In maths word problems bunnies are counted and grouped like any other animals.

Examples

• The bunny twitched its nose. tree →
• We fed the bunny some carrot. tree →
• The Easter Bunny hid chocolate eggs in the garden. tree →
• There were 4 bunnies in each hutch and 3 hutches. tree →
• My little sister has a toy bunny. tree →
• Beginners start on the bunny slope. tree →
• The bunny hopped across the lawn. tree →
• "Give me my Bunny!" he said. tree →

Note

Plural: bunnies (y → ies). It is a cosy, childish word; in science say «rabbit». A baby rabbit is properly called a kit or kitten.