cicada
noun
any large homopterous insect of the family Cicadidae, the male of which produces a shrill sound by means of vibrating membranes on the underside of the abdomen.
cicadas
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pluralof cicada.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There was the chirping of cicadas and the crunch of desiccated pine needles underfoot, but the most remarkable thing about the place was the quiet.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
This year he’s taken on another fight: Defending constituents against swarms of cicadas never before seen here.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
He said: "We went creeping around the grounds of this military base using ultrasound detectors to try to hear the male cicadas singing, so it did feel a bit James Bond."
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Some individuals compare the noise to cicadas or even a passing freight train, Price said.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026
Throwing back and forth, and the sound of cicadas and bees and high-up birds and the leather smell of our gloves and the ball smacking into them.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
