1. a small desert rodent with long hind legs and a long tail, often kept as a pet

Examples

• The children begged their parents for a pet gerbil.
• Gerbils are native to arid regions of Africa and Asia.
• She cleaned the gerbil’s cage every week.
• The gerbil ran on its exercise wheel all night.
• Pet stores often sell gerbils in pairs since they are social animals.
• The gerbil’s long tail helps it balance when jumping.