gerbil
noun
any of numerous small burrowing rodents of the genus Gerbillus and related genera, of Asia, Africa, and southern Russia, having long hind legs used for jumping.
gerbils
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pluralof gerbil.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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When the family returned to see what remained, there was an unexpected small piece of good news - Snowy and Fluffy, the family's two gerbils, had survived.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
“We joked about getting him one of those water dispensers that gerbils use,” says Crawford.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Domestic rats, color-pointed gerbils, and American minks can also carry the mutation.
From National Geographic ● Oct. 27, 2023
Several delicious foods that are safe for humans can be very dangerous for pets in general – not just cats and dogs, but also birds, reptiles and pocket pets like mice, hamsters and gerbils.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2022
"Forty-seven gerbils," Nicky said in a loud voice.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
