noun๐ShareA plague, pestilence, epidemic"The measles outbreak was a serious pest, affecting many children in the school district. "diseasebiologymedicineorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAny destructive insect or caterpillar that attacks crops or livestock; an agricultural pest."The farmer sprayed insecticide to control the pests damaging his corn crop. "agricultureinsectanimalplantbiologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn annoying person, a nuisance."My neighbor's barking dog is a real pest. "personcharacterattitudebeinganimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn animal regarded as a nuisance, destructive, or a parasite, vermin."The ants in the kitchen are a pest; they are constantly getting into the food. "animalenvironmentnatureagriculturebiologyinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn invasive weed."The garden was overrun with a pest, a particularly aggressive type of wildflower. "plantagriculturebiologynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
