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
The goal was to reduce the impacts on residents, not totally eradicate the cicadas.
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
The cicadas hummed their one-note song, just as they had at home in Florida.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
