A mosquitoa small flying insect that bites people and animals to get blood is a small flying insect known for biting people and animals, usually the femalethe sex that can produce eggs or young looking for blood. People often search for the meaning of mosquito, its definitiona statement that explains the meaning of a word, and related words because it is a common insect name.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /məˈskiːtoʊ/
Easy pronunciation: muh-SKEE-toh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable.
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Mosquito Meaning
A tiny biting insect that feeds on blood.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A small flying insect whose female bites the skin to suck blood from humans or animals.
Example: We heard mosquitoes buzzing near the lake at dusk.
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse mosquito with midge or gnat, but those are different insects and not exact synonyms.
- Mosquito is not a general word for any flying bug.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does mosquito mean?
A mosquito is a small flying insect whose female bites skin and feeds on blood from humans or animals.
What is the synonym of mosquito?
There are no strong everyday synonyms for mosquito in this dataset. Nearby insect names like midge or gnat are not exact substitutes.
Is mosquito the name of a bug?
Yes. Mosquito is the common name of a biting insect.
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