roaches
word · lemma: roach
/ˈɹoʊtʃɪz/
/ɹˈəʊtʃɪz/
Definition
Small brown or black insects, often found in dirty or damp places, that many people consider pests.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to cockroaches, which are seen as dirty household pests. Not to be confused with 'roach' (singular) or the 'end of a smoked cigarette' in slang. Often used in the plural when talking about infestations.
Spanish: cucarachasPortuguese (BR): baratasPortuguese (PT): baratasChinese (Simplified): 蟑螂Chinese (Traditional): 蟑螂Hindi: तिलचट्टेArabic: صرصار (جمع: صراصير)Bengali: তেলাপোকাRussian: тараканыJapanese: ゴキブリVietnamese: giánKorean: 바퀴벌레Turkish: hamam böcekleriUrdu: لال بیگIndonesian: kecoa
Example Sentences
I can't sleep knowing there are roaches crawling around.
natural
There are roaches in the kitchen.
basic
I am afraid of roaches.
basic
The hotel room had roaches everywhere.
basic
We had to call pest control because of too many roaches.
natural
If you leave food out overnight, you'll end up with roaches.
natural