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moth

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /mɔːθ/ · UK /mɒθ/

Forms: moths

moth means: An insect like a butterfly, usually active at night.

noun

WINGED INSECTB1

An insect like a butterfly, usually active at night.

  • A moth flew into the room.
  • Moths gathered around the light outside.
  • Have you seen the holes caused by moth larvae?

Common phrases: moth wings, moth larvae, moth damage, moth species

Questions about moth

What does moth mean?

An insect like a butterfly, usually active at night.

What is moth in other languages?

Türkçe: güve · Español: polilla · Français: papillon de nuit · Deutsch: Nachtfalter · Italiano: falena · 日本語: 蛾

How do you pronounce moth?

In American English /mɔːθ/; in British English /mɒθ/.

How do you use moth in a sentence?

A moth flew into the room. Moths gathered around the light outside.

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