wasp — A winged insect that has a narrow waist and a sting and is typically yellow and black
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A winged insect that has a narrow waist and a sting and is typically yellow and black
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɑːsp/
Example Sentences
- The picnic was ruined when a wasp landed on my sandwich.
- He danced around wildly trying to avoid the wasp, looking like he was doing aerobics.
- The wasp nest under the roof needs to be removed by professionals.
wasp
NOUN[/wɑːsp/]
A winged insect that has a narrow waist and a sting and is typically yellow and black
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Wasp derives from Old English 'wæsp', which originated from the common ancestor of Germanic languages. The term is believed to be related to the root meaning 'weave', referencing the insect's characteristic behavior of intricately weaving and constructing its paper-like nest.
Breakdown
The word evolved from Old English 'wæsp' to modern English 'wasp'. The root likely connects to Proto-Germanic *waps-, potentially linked to the concept of weaving (weave), alluding to the wasp's nest-building habits.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The picnic was ruined when a wasp landed on my sandwich.”
“He danced around wildly trying to avoid the wasp, looking like he was doing aerobics.”
“The wasp nest under the roof needs to be removed by professionals.”
“She's more afraid of a tiny wasp than she is of horror movies.”
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