wasps
word · lemma: wasp
Definition
Wasps are flying insects with slender bodies and a narrow waist, often yellow and black, that can sting. They are not bees, but are sometimes confused with them.
Usage & Nuances
'Wasps' is always plural unless referring to one insect ('a wasp'). People often mistake wasps for bees, but wasps are usually slimmer and more aggressive. Common phrase: 'wasp sting.' Be careful—'wasp' can sometimes refer metaphorically to annoyance or agitation.
Spanish: avispasPortuguese (BR): vespasPortuguese (PT): vespasChinese (Simplified): 黄蜂Chinese (Traditional): 黃蜂Hindi: ततैयाArabic: دبابير
Example Sentences
There are wasps in the garden.
basic
Wasps can sting if you bother them.
basic
I'm afraid of wasps.
basic
When we had a picnic, wasps kept flying around our food.
natural
Last summer, a nest of wasps formed near our window.
natural
Kids started screaming when a few wasps got trapped inside the classroom.
natural