Mosquito (Noun)
Meaning
Two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The noise of a mosquito buzzing near my ear woke me up in the middle of the night.
- A female mosquito pierced my skin and sucked my blood while I was sleeping outdoors.
- Mosquitoes are often found near standing water as their larvae need it to survive.
- To prevent mosquito bites, apply insect repellent on your skin before going outside.
- The swarm of mosquitoes ruined our camping trip, making it hard to enjoy the outdoors.