arachnophobia
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- arachnophobe noun
- arachnophobic adjective
Etymology
Origin of arachnophobia
First recorded in 1925–30; from Greek aráchn(ē) “spider” + -o- ( def. ) + -phobia
Example Sentences
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It goes without saying, but this series is not for anyone afflicted with arachnophobia.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025
Having a fear of spiders is something many people can relate to, but is there a way to combat arachnophobia?
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2022
In the film, Dr. Ross Jennings suffers from arachnophobia but ultimately saves his town from a deadly spider infestation.
From Salon • Jan. 20, 2022
Negri said he began raising spiders to overcome arachnophobia, and now has 60.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2021
In one experiment, people with arachnophobia went through a weeklong exposure therapy course.
From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2020
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