insect

[in-sekt] / ˈɪn sɛkt /

NOUN

bug

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ant aphid bee beetle butterfly cockroach dragonfly flea fruit fly gnat grasshopper ladybug mite mosquito moth pest spider termite tick

STRONG

arachnid arthropod bedbug bumblebee cootie fly hornet louse

WEAK

daddy longlegs praying mantis vermin yellowjacket

Example Sentences

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“They’re not medically significant,” said Pat Wooden, the insect identification lab manager at Virginia Tech.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Also, those with insect phobias should consider this when planning a visit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

"Almost 90% -- 88.5% to be precise -- of insect and arachnid species have no conservation status," says Figueroa.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Ford had also visited her GP in March and April when she felt unwell, and complained about insect bites.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

I knew no one but Larisa, Kyla, and me could see the insect, and I didn’t want anyone to think I was being disrespectful.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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