mosquito
noun
any of numerous dipterous insects of the family Culicidae, the females of which suck the blood of animals and humans, some species transmitting certain diseases, as malaria and yellow fever.
mosquitoes
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pluralof mosquito.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It’s worth noting, Markowski says, that some people are just more attractive to mosquitoes than others — it comes down to body composition and micro-odors from breath and sweat, among other factors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
You may have seen them passed around at the playground or park — tiny, candy-colored stickers, often bearing bright cartoony faces, hearts or flowers, meant to repel mosquitoes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
"Programming without electricity or an internet connection is a problem... you can either come here to play or stay behind during a blackout, get bitten by mosquitoes, and catch dengue," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
And, last week, President Trump signed an executive order to eliminate invasive ticks and mosquitoes across D.C.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Ashe Street had almost been taken out because of mosquitoes?
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
