gerbil
/ˈdʒɜrbəl/
noun
- A small, furry rodent with a long tail, often kept as a pet.
- My little sister has a pet gerbil that loves to run on its wheel.
- The gerbil burrowed into the bedding in its cage to hide its food.
- Gerbils are popular classroom pets because they are active and easy to care for.