gerbil
1 synonym for gerbil, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, jumping, mouse-like rodent, often kept as a pet, native to Africa and parts of Asia and Europe.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use gerbil
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pet gerbil
gerbil cage
gerbil wheel
Etymology
From French gerbille, tracing back through Latin to an Arabic word for the jerboa, a related desert rodent.
Full origin of gerbil →Frequently asked questions
What does “gerbil” mean?
The word “gerbil” means a small, jumping, mouse-like rodent, often kept as a pet, native to Africa and parts of Asia and Europe. In plain terms, a small furry rodent commonly kept as a pet, related to hamsters and jerboas.
How do you pronounce “gerbil”?
“Gerbil” is pronounced JURBL (/ˈd͡ʒɝbl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “gerbil” in a sentence?
Here is “gerbil” used in a sentence: “Her son begged for a gerbil after visiting the pet shop.”
What part of speech is “gerbil”?
“Gerbil” is a noun.
Where does the word “gerbil” come from?
The word “gerbil” comes from Latin. From French gerbille, tracing back through Latin to an Arabic word for the jerboa, a related desert rodent.
