insect
word
/ˈɪnˌsɛkt/
IN-sekt
/ˈɪnsɛkt/
IN-sekt
Definition
A small animal with six legs, usually wings, and a body divided into three parts. Examples include ants, bees, or butterflies.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and informally. Refers to all six-legged arthropods (e.g., bees, ants), but not spiders or centipedes. In science, 'insect' excludes spiders (which are arachnids). Often used to talk about bugs or pests, especially in everyday language.
Spanish: insectoPortuguese (BR): insetoPortuguese (PT): insetoChinese (Simplified): 昆虫Chinese (Traditional): 昆蟲Hindi: कीड़ाArabic: حشرةBengali: পোকাRussian: насекомоеJapanese: 昆虫Vietnamese: côn trùngKorean: 곤충Turkish: böcekUrdu: کیڑاIndonesian: serangga
Example Sentences
An ant is a kind of insect.
basic
There are many insects in the garden.
basic
Some insects can fly.
basic
Don’t worry, that insect is harmless.
natural
I got bit by an insect while camping last night.
natural
Most people don’t like finding insects in their food.
natural