insect

US /ˈɪnˌsɛkt/

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UK /ˈɪnsekt/

A2
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noun

  • A small animal with 6 legs, such as a bee or ant
  • A small animal with 6 legs, such as a bee or ant

Examples

An insect was buzzing around the room.

Unfortunately, pesticides kill off beneficial insects as well as harmful ones.