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Locust Meaning in English

word

ˈɫoʊkəst
LOH-kust
lˈəʊkʌst
LOH-kust

التعريف

A locust is a type of large grasshopper that often forms huge swarms and can destroy crops by eating all the plants.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Commonly used in agriculture and science. Refers to swarming insects, not the sea animal 'lobster' (which is a common confusion for learners). Used in phrases like 'locust swarm' or 'plague of locusts.' Rare for everyday conversation unless talking about farming or natural disasters.

جمل نموذجية

A locust can eat its weight in plants every day.

basic

The farmer worried about locust swarms destroying his crops.

basic

A single locust looks like a grasshopper but is more dangerous to farms.

basic

Last summer, a massive locust invasion wiped out all the wheat.

natural

People in some countries even eat locusts as a crunchy snack.

natural

Seeing a single locust isn't a problem, but when they swarm—watch out!

natural