Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for rodent

rodent

noun as in mammal of order Rodentia

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

They are weird, bald, subterranean rodents that look like sausages with teeth, and they have just revealed a genetic secret to long life.

Read more on BBC

Even female rodents were often left out of trials, as researchers worried that hormonal changes could complicate data analysis.

Read more on BBC

The field of poppies is dazzling; the additional deer, ants and rodents skittering across the golden sidewalk are simply strange.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, he said, those in park housing face safety threats such as hantavirus-carrying rodents that invade living spaces, caving-in roofs and unstable decks.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

It can spread to humans and pets from the bite of an infected flea or from coming into close contact with, or handling, an infected rodent.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement