hamster

BrE /ˈhæmstə/ AmE /ˈhæmstɚ/

noun en → es

1 PET [singular] B1

a small animal with soft fur, a short tail, and large cheek pouches that it uses to carry food. Hamsters are popular as pets.

hámster

Collocations pet hamster · hamster cage

  • She has a pet hamster.

    Ella tiene un hámster de mascota.

2 ANIMAL [singular] B1

a small rodent with soft fur, short ears and a short tail. Hamsters are nocturnal animals.

hámster

Collocations wild hamster · hamster habitat

  • The hamsters are active at night.

    Los hámsters son activos por la noche.