pest
noun
an annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; nuisance.
pests
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pluralof pest.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This part of Australia is the front line of that crisis: a last stand for many species driven to the brink by feral pests, disease, urban development, habitat destruction and climate change.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
European imports, which rose in recent years when suppliers there raced to salvage logs from forests damaged by wind, fire and pests, have also declined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
He and his team take what’s known as an integrated mosquito management approach to protect Salt Lake City residents from the incessant itch that the pests bring.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Beyond the smells, residents have dealt with an increasing number of pests, including rodents and large swarms of flies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
My mother said he should have paid us to live in it, because the place was full of pests.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
