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cockroach

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɑːkroʊtʃ/ · UK /ˈkɒkrəʊtʃ/

Forms: cockroaches

cockroach means: A flat brown or black insect that often lives in buildings and comes out at night.

noun

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A flat brown or black insect that often lives in buildings and comes out at night.

  • A cockroach ran across the floor.
  • We found cockroaches behind the fridge.
  • Did you see that cockroach under the sink?

Similar words: roach

Common phrases: kill a cockroach, cockroach infestation, dead cockroach

Questions about cockroach

What does cockroach mean?

A flat brown or black insect that often lives in buildings and comes out at night.

What is cockroach in other languages?

Türkçe: hamamböceği · Español: cucaracha · Français: cafard · Deutsch: Kakerlake · Italiano: scarafaggio · 日本語: ゴキブリ

How do you pronounce cockroach?

In American English /ˈkɑːkroʊtʃ/; in British English /ˈkɒkrəʊtʃ/.

How do you use cockroach in a sentence?

A cockroach ran across the floor. We found cockroaches behind the fridge.

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