Cottontail
noun
A wild rabbit, especially the North American species, that has a brownish body and a fluffy white tail.
We saw a cottontail hopping through the field.
Often appears as...
- cottontail rabbit
- wild cottontail
noun
A wild rabbit, especially the North American species, that has a brownish body and a fluffy white tail.
We saw a cottontail hopping through the field.
Often appears as...
- cottontail rabbit
- wild cottontail
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Wild Rabbit
Use 'cottontail' when specifically referring to wild rabbits, distinguishing them from domestic breeds or other animals.
A cottontail was spotted near the camping site.
Pro Tip 2/3Fluffy Tail
Remember the distinctive feature of a 'cottontail': its fluffy white tail, which gives the animal its name.
The children were excited to see the cottontail's white tail as it fled into the bushes.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Habitat
Cottontails are usually mentioned in the context of their natural outdoor habitat, often fields or woods.
Cottontails can be seen throughout the forests of North America.
Pro Tip 1/3Wild Rabbit
Use 'cottontail' when specifically referring to wild rabbits, distinguishing them from domestic breeds or other animals.
A cottontail was spotted near the camping site.
Pro Tip 2/3Fluffy Tail
Remember the distinctive feature of a 'cottontail': its fluffy white tail, which gives the animal its name.
The children were excited to see the cottontail's white tail as it fled into the bushes.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Habitat
Cottontails are usually mentioned in the context of their natural outdoor habitat, often fields or woods.
Cottontails can be seen throughout the forests of North America.
Pro Tip 1/3Wild Rabbit
Use 'cottontail' when specifically referring to wild rabbits, distinguishing them from domestic breeds or other animals.
A cottontail was spotted near the camping site.
Pro Tip 2/3Fluffy Tail
Remember the distinctive feature of a 'cottontail': its fluffy white tail, which gives the animal its name.
The children were excited to see the cottontail's white tail as it fled into the bushes.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Habitat
Cottontails are usually mentioned in the context of their natural outdoor habitat, often fields or woods.
Cottontails can be seen throughout the forests of North America.
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