Insect Bite (Noun)
Meaning
A painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor examined the insect bite on my arm and prescribed an antihistamine to reduce the swelling.
- After a few hours, the insect bite on her neck started to itch and she couldn't stop scratching it.
- The insect bite on his ankle became infected and had to be treated with antibiotics.
- She applied a cold compress to the insect bite on her hand to alleviate the pain and reduce the swelling.
- The insect bite on his face caused a severe allergic reaction that left him hospitalized for several days.