Definition

A place or enclosure where rabbits are raised and kept, often for breeding purposes.

Example

The farmer built a new rabbitry to expand his rabbit breeding business.

Conversation

I visited a really cool rabbitry last weekend.

That sounds interesting! What was it like?

They had so many adorable rabbits hopping around.

I bet it was a fun experience to see them all!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rabbitry → The word is formed from "rabbit" (from Middle English *rabbite*, meaning a small mammal) and "-ry" (a suffix denoting a place associated with a specific activity or group). A rabbitry is a place where rabbits are bred or kept.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where rabbits are kept or bred — that's what a rabbitry is, combining the word for the animal with a suffix that indicates a location.

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