English · Nature & Environment
mouse
/maʊs/
[/maʊs/]
a small furry animal
Beginnernoun
Definition
A mouse is a small furry animal with a long tail. The word also means a device used to control a computer.
Example
A little mouse ran across the kitchen floor.
A little mouse ran across the kitchen floor.
Etymology
From Old English 'mūs', one of the oldest words in the language.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in stories, homes, and computer use.