spiders
word · lemma: spider
/ˈspaɪdɝz/
SPY-durz
/spˈaɪdəz/
SPY-duhz
Definition
Spiders are small animals with eight legs and no wings, known for making webs to catch insects. Some people are scared of them.
Usage & Nuances
'Spiders' is the plural of 'spider'. Common in biology, nature talk, or describing phobias ('afraid of spiders'). Not all spiders spin webs. Used literally for animals, not for 'web crawlers' (software spiders).
Spanish: arañasPortuguese (BR): aranhasPortuguese (PT): aranhasChinese (Simplified): 蜘蛛Chinese (Traditional): 蜘蛛Hindi: मकड़ियाँArabic: عناكبBengali: মাকড়সাRussian: паукиJapanese: クモVietnamese: nhệnKorean: 거미Turkish: örümcekUrdu: مکڑیاںIndonesian: laba-laba
Example Sentences
Many people are afraid of spiders.
basic
Spiders catch insects in their webs.
basic
There are spiders in the garden.
basic
I saw two huge spiders in my bathroom last night.
natural
Some spiders are harmless, but others can be dangerous.
natural
Kids love hearing stories about giant spiders and magic.
natural