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wasp

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /wɑsp/ · UK /wɒsp/

Forms: wasps

wasp means: A flying insect, often yellow and black, with a narrow middle and a painful sting.

noun

STINGING INSECTB1

A flying insect, often yellow and black, with a narrow middle and a painful sting.

  • A wasp landed on my sandwich.
  • Wasps have built a nest under the roof.
  • Did a wasp sting your hand?

Common phrases: wasp sting, wasp nest, a wasp

Questions about wasp

What does wasp mean?

A flying insect, often yellow and black, with a narrow middle and a painful sting.

What is wasp in other languages?

Türkçe: yaban arısı · Español: avispa · Français: guêpe · Deutsch: Wespe · Italiano: vespa · 日本語: スズメバチ

How do you pronounce wasp?

In American English /wɑsp/; in British English /wɒsp/.

How do you use wasp in a sentence?

A wasp landed on my sandwich. Wasps have built a nest under the roof.

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