parasite
noun
an organism that lives on or in an organism of another species, known as the host, from the body of which it obtains nutriment.
parasites
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pluralof parasite.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Bedbugs are small, wingless parasites that can live on clothes, furniture and bedding.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
For example, before vaccines kick in, sharing a litter box with another house cat risks transferring parasites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The earliest he can replant is 2029, he said, to ensure parasites from the burned wood don’t affect his saplings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Jumping genes are genetic parasites found in bacteria, plants, animals, and humans.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
Moving every day also keeps the cows healthier, because they can get away from their droppings, which can contain unhealthy parasites.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
