hornet
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈhɔːrnɪt/ · UK /ˈhɔːnɪt/
Forms: hornets
hornet means: A large flying insect like a wasp that can give a painful sting.
noun
LARGE WASPB2
A large flying insect like a wasp that can give a painful sting.
- A hornet flew into the room.
- We found hornets nesting in the old tree.
- Has anyone been stung by a hornet here?
Questions about hornet
What does hornet mean?
A large flying insect like a wasp that can give a painful sting.
What is hornet in other languages?
Türkçe: eşek arısı · Español: avispón · Français: frelon · Deutsch: Hornisse · Italiano: calabrone · 日本語: スズメバチ
How do you pronounce hornet?
In American English /ˈhɔːrnɪt/; in British English /ˈhɔːnɪt/.
How do you use hornet in a sentence?
A hornet flew into the room. We found hornets nesting in the old tree.
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