hamster
noun
ham·ster
ˈham(p)-stər 
: any of a subfamily (Cricetinae) of small Old World rodents having very large cheek pouches
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After being asked over and over again for a hamster by her sick kid, Linda gives in.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Kim was upset, especially when the hamster unexpectedly died shortly after.
—Sydni Ellis, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The hamsters in Whelan’s brain must be starving, but the wheel isn’t turning.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
For instance, when Linda finally caves to her daughter’s incessant requests — demands — for a hamster, things go catastrophically wrong.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Kim was upset, especially when the hamster unexpectedly died shortly after.
—Sydni Ellis, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The hamsters in Whelan’s brain must be starving, but the wheel isn’t turning.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
For instance, when Linda finally caves to her daughter’s incessant requests — demands — for a hamster, things go catastrophically wrong.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hamster
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“Hamster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hamster. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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hamster
noun
ham·ster
ˈham(p)-stər
: any of various small Old World rodents with a short tail and large cheek pouches
Medical Definition
hamster
noun
ham·ster
ˈham(p)-stər
: any of numerous Old World rodents (Cricetus or a related genus) having very large cheek pouches and including several used as laboratory animals
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