mosquito

/mɒsˈkiːtəʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A small flying insect that bites and feeds on blood, often transmitting diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.

“The mosquito’s buzzing noise was annoying during the summer evening.”

Synonyms

  • gnat
  • midge

Antonyms

  • butterfly
  • dragonfly