Hamster is the English word for 仓鼠, with the pronunciation ['hæmstə(r)] in British English and ['hæmstər] in American English.
1. Hamster as a noun refers to a small rodent that is often kept as a pet due to its charming characteristics. It is known for its cheek pouches that it uses to store food. Hamsters are commonly found in Eastern Europe and Asia.
2. The word can also be used to describe the act of running rapidly, possibly in a circular motion, as seen with hamsters on their wheels.
3. Additionally, hamster can refer to the Hamsteridae, a family of rodents that includes the common hamster.
Examples of usage:
- "Jason took his hamster to Victor's house."
- "I watched a hamster in a cage spinning round and round on a wheel."
Related words: hamstring (to injure or weaken), Hampshire (a county in England), hamsters (plural form of hamster), hamster cell (a type of cell), hamster wheel (a wheel for hamsters to run on).
