mosquito — a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈskiːtoʊ/
Example Sentences
- The mosquito thought it was a vampire, but it was just having a bad bite day.
- We need to use mosquito repellent when camping near the lake.
- The mosquito buzzing in my room was like a tiny, annoying helicopter.
mosquito
NOUN[/məˈskiːtoʊ/]
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
💡 Concept
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
🎵 Rhyme
The mosquito ruined his burrito meal incognito!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/məˈskiːtoʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/məˈskiːtəʊ/
🌳Etymology
Rootmosquito
🎵Rhyme
burritograffitoincognito
burrito
graffito
incognito
🔗Collocations
mosquito bite
mosquito net
mosquito repellent
swat a mosquito
mosquito swarm
kill mosquitoes
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The mosquito thought it was a vampire, but it was just having a bad bite day.”
“We need to use mosquito repellent when camping near the lake.”
😄 Fun example
“The mosquito buzzing in my room was like a tiny, annoying helicopter.”
“Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide and body heat.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
gnatmidgeflyinsect
Antonyms
predator
Related
biteitchbloodpestinsectwingbuzz
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