Meaning of the word rodents in English

What does rodents mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rodents

US /ˈroʊ.dənts/
UK /ˈrəʊ.dənts/

Plural Noun

mammals of an order (Rodentia) that includes rats, mice, squirrels, and beavers, characterized by continuously growing incisors that they keep short by gnawing

Example:
The old barn was infested with rodents.
Many small rodents hibernate during the winter months.
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