wasps
- plural of wasp.
Example Sentences
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Unlike bees or wasps, which sting as a defence mechanism to protect themselves, a jellyfish sting is an automatic reflex, not a deliberate attack.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
It was found in the spring; wasps don’t make nests in the winter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
This study instead examined tropical wasps with a far less orderly social structure, where leadership changes are driven by aggression and competition.
From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026
One of its projects is to identify which plants are most effective for supporting pollinators including bees, wasps, butterflies and moths.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
The poison from the stingers makes me wobbly, but I find my way back to my own little pool and submerge myself in the water, just in case any wasps are still on my trail.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
