hornet
word
Definition
A hornet is a large, aggressive type of wasp with a painful sting, known for building papery nests.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the largest wasp species; not the same as 'wasp' or 'bee'. 'Hornet' often implies danger or aggression. Collocations: 'hornet's nest' (literal/idiom: trouble). Avoid confusing with 'bee' (makes honey) or 'wasp' (smaller).
Spanish: avispa (avispa gigante) - avispónPortuguese (BR): vespa (vespa gigante)Portuguese (PT): vespa (vespa gigante)Chinese (Simplified): 大黄蜂Chinese (Traditional): 大黃蜂Hindi: भुनगा (विशाल ततैया)Arabic: دبور (دبور عملاق)Bengali: ভিমরুলRussian: шершеньJapanese: スズメバチVietnamese: ong bắp càyKorean: 말벌Turkish: eşekarısı (hornet) - yaban arısı (hornet)Urdu: بھڑ (بڑی قسم)Indonesian: tabuhan - lebah penyengat (besar)
Example Sentences
A hornet built a nest in our garden.
basic
He accidentally stirred up a hornet's nest when he complained about the rules.
natural
Be careful, a hornet can sting you if you get too close.
basic
A hornet is bigger than a wasp.
basic
After disturbing the tree, a swarm of hornets chased the kids away.
natural
Getting rid of a hornet's nest is no easy job.
natural