hamster
noun
any of several short-tailed, stout-bodied, burrowing rodents, as Cricetus cricetus, of Europe and Asia, having large cheek pouches.
hamsters
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pluralof hamster.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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"Points to consider include how do you define a pet - does the policy just cover cats and dogs or would hamsters, rabbits, goldfish, horses, snakes, or other animals be included?"
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
In a study, the antibody protected hamsters from the Andes strain—the one in the current outbreak that is able to spread between humans—according to study results published in Science Translational Medicine in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
When researchers tested the nasal vaccine in hamsters and mice, they observed near-complete protection against H5N1 infection.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 4, 2026
Playful creatures from octopus and squid to whales, bunnies and even hamsters create a graphic and exciting vibe just in time for the holidays.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2024
Peering into each of the dozen or so small cages that lined the shelves and walls, he made sure that the mice, gerbils, hamsters, and guinea pigs all had food and water.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
