hamster
UK: ˈhæmstə | US: ˈhæmstər
n. a small rodent with a short tail and large cheek pouches, often kept as a pet or used in scientific research.
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The word "hamster" originates from German Hamster, which itself derives from Old High German hamustro, likely borrowed from a Slavic language (e.g., Russian хомяк "khomyak"). The term refers specifically to the rodent species and has no further decomposable morphemes in English. Its compact structure reflects its status as a loanword with a single, unified meaning.
She bought a hamster cage and accessories for her new pet.
The biology class observed the hamster’s behavior in the lab.
Hamsters store food in their cheek pouches.
My little brother named his hamster "Peanut."
Wild hamsters are native to parts of Europe and Asia.