Cockroach (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cockroach scurried across the kitchen counter, its shiny body catching the light of the midnight moon.
- Cockroaches are notorious for their ability to survive in even the most inhospitable environments.
- After moving into the old apartment, she discovered a cockroach infestation that required immediate attention.
- The entomologist spent years studying the behavior of the American cockroach, one of the most common species.
- A single cockroach in the restaurant was enough to prompt a health inspection and a thorough cleaning of the premises.