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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Scientists determined they were orange-winged cicadas that had previously been found in the Philippines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Over three nights, Foo said he caught 1,733 cicadas using the light traps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
An initial attempt last year involved capturing 11 female cicadas in France.
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
When we stepped onto the back porch, the whir of the cicadas made us both jump.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
