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
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
The mosquito ruined his burrito meal incognito!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Spanish 'mosquito', which combines 'mosca' (fly) with the diminutive suffix '-ito' (small), literally meaning 'small fly'. It entered English in the 16th century through Spanish colonial encounters.
Breakdown
mosca (fly) + -ito (diminutive suffix meaning small) = small fly.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide and body heat.”
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