nounπShareA plague, pestilence, epidemic"During the summer, mosquitoes can be real pests, biting everyone outside. "diseaseorganisminsectenvironmentbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny destructive insect or caterpillar that attacks crops or livestock; an agricultural pest."The farmer sprayed his field to protect the corn from pests like corn borers. "agricultureinsectanimalplantbiologynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn annoying person, a nuisance.""My little brother and his friends can be real pests when they follow me around asking for candy." "personcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn animal regarded as a nuisance, destructive, or a parasite, vermin."Farmers use pesticides to protect their crops from pests like insects and rodents. "animalinsectenvironmentagriculturebiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn invasive weed."The dandelions in my garden are annoying pests that are hard to get rid of. "environmentagricultureplantnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
