hamster
/ˈhæmstər/
noun
- A small, furry rodent with a short tail and large cheek pouches, often kept as a pet.
- We bought a new cage with tunnels for our pet hamster to explore.
- The hamster stuffed its cheeks with sunflower seeds before scurrying back to its nest.
- My little sister loves watching her hamster run on its wheel at night.