cockroach
noun
any of numerous orthopterous insects of the family Blattidae, characterized by a flattened body, rapid movements, and nocturnal habits and including several common household pests.
cockroaches
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pluralof cockroach.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Prosecutors said Aurora was one of seven children, ages 2 months to 17 years, who lived in an East San José house on Lancelot Lane that was filled with cockroaches, pet feces, garbage and mold.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
The Cockroach party started as a viral online movement in response to the chief justice’s comments comparing unemployed young people to cockroaches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
"Arresting cockroaches straight off their flight shows an unprecedented level of fear."
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
Then, on 16 May, Dipke wrote a post on X that would change his life: "What if all cockroaches come together?"
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Without waiting for an answer, she turned to the group of cockroaches who had been standing patiently off to the side.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
