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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mousetrap

/məʊsˈtræp/ noun · British & US
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What does mousetrap mean?

noun

A device for catching mice, typically consisting of a spring-loaded bar that falls when a trigger is pressed, catching the mouse.

Example

"She set a mousetrap in the attic to catch the mouse that had been stealing food from her pantry."

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