Easter Bunny

noun

variants or Easter bunny
: an imaginary rabbit originating in Germanic folklore that fills baskets left out by children with decorated eggs, candy, and presents and sometimes hides the decorated eggs for children to find on Easter

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The Easter Bunny will be available for photos from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025 This event features photos with the Easter Bunny, baby goes, bunny bingo, Plunko, junk walk and more. Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Rise of the Guardians (2012) Rise of the Guardians brought Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, and Sandman together for some fantastical action. James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025 How did the Easter Bunny and eggs become symbols of the holiday? Wyatte Grantham-Philips, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Easter Bunny 

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Easter Bunny was in 1900

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“Easter Bunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Easter%20Bunny. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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