Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mouse
noun
/maʊs/
Definition
A small rodent typically having a pointed snout, small rounded ears, and a long naked tail.
Examples
- The mouse scurried across the floor, looking for food.
- He clicked the mouse to open the file on his computer.
- In the lab, we studied the behavior of a laboratory mouse.
Meaning
The term ‘mouse’ can refer to the small animal or also to a device used to control a computer’s cursor.
Synonyms
- rodent
- computer mouse
