grasshopper
word
Definition
A grasshopper is an insect with long back legs for jumping, usually green or brown, that lives in grassy areas and often makes a chirping sound.
Usage & Nuances
'Grasshopper' is used for the common jumping insect, not to be confused with 'locust' (which forms swarms). It appears mostly in wildlife contexts, children's stories, or as a metaphor (e.g., 'young grasshopper' for a student).
Spanish: saltamontesPortuguese (BR): gafanhotoPortuguese (PT): gafanhotoChinese (Simplified): 蚱蜢Chinese (Traditional): 蚱蜢Hindi: टिड्डाArabic: جرادةBengali: টিড্ডিRussian: кузнечикJapanese: バッタVietnamese: châu chấuKorean: 메뚜기Turkish: çekirgeUrdu: ٹڈیIndonesian: belalang
Example Sentences
A grasshopper jumps high in the grass.
basic
The grasshopper is green and small.
basic
I saw a grasshopper in my backyard.
basic
The kids tried to catch a grasshopper, but it hopped away too fast.
natural
Grandpa says a grasshopper on your window brings good luck.
natural
"Patience, young grasshopper," the teacher said with a smile.
natural