rabbitry

[ rab-i-tree ]

noun

, plural rab·bit·ries.

1. a collection of rabbits.
2. a place where rabbits are kept.

rabbitry

/ ˈræbɪtrɪ /

noun

1. a place where tame rabbits are kept and bred
2. the rabbits kept in such a place

Word History and Origins

Origin of rabbitry¹

First recorded in 1830–40; rabbit + -ry

Example Sentences

Once the nonprofit assumes control, the organization will oversee the creation of a farming training program for people of color and socially marginalized groups, with hopes of harnessing the environmental benefits of rabbitry and vermiculture composting.

From Los Angeles Times

Every length smells of rabbit—of that great, indestructible flood of Rabbitry in which each one is carried along, sure-footed and safe.

From Literature

They sang songs like the birds and made Shapes on the walls; and though these could help them not at all, yet they passed the time and enabled them to tell themselves that they were splendid fellows, the very flower of Rabbitry, cleverer than magpies.

From Literature

Once “bitten,” Brenda and Mark decided to create Mo Bunnies Rabbitry, the rabbitry that houses more than 30 Jersey Woolies and other types of rabbits on their property in Cape Girardeau.

From Washington Times

With an influx of rabbits from the TB Rabbit Habbits rabbitry in Florida, the Kneirs’ collection continues to grow, with rabbits ranging from Jersey Woolies to Mini Lops, Flemish Giants and more.

From Washington Times