noun Download 🔗Share A plague, pestilence, epidemic Examples : "The measles outbreak was a serious pest, affecting many children in the school district. " disease biology medicine organism Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any destructive insect or caterpillar that attacks crops or livestock; an agricultural pest. Examples : "The farmer sprayed insecticide to control the pests damaging his corn crop. " agriculture insect animal plant biology environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An annoying person, a nuisance. Examples : "My neighbor's barking dog is a real pest. " person character attitude being animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An animal regarded as a nuisance, destructive, or a parasite, vermin. Examples : "The ants in the kitchen are a pest; they are constantly getting into the food. " animal environment nature agriculture biology insect Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An invasive weed. Examples : "The garden was overrun with a pest, a particularly aggressive type of wildflower. " plant agriculture biology nature environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading