noun
mice
mys
noun
1
The plural of "mouse" — small rodents, or the plural of the handheld computer pointing device.
"The barn was overrun with mice."
"The office supply cupboard had a box of spare computer mice."
How to Use Mice
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one mouse — either the animal or the computer device.
Common mistake
For the computer accessory, some people jokingly say "mouses," but "mice" is standard and generally preferred, even in tech contexts.
Common pairings
field mice
a plague of mice
wireless mice
Word Forms
miced past tense, mices singular
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Etymology
From Old English mys, the plural form of mus ("mouse"), which survived intact into Modern English despite most other irregular plurals disappearing over time.