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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The building was storing millions of pounds of fresh and frozen food such as meat, bread and seafood that rotted after the blaze, prompting complaints, citations and lawsuits over foul odors and pests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
And talk to your veterinarian about a parasite prevention plan to combat fleas and other pests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The climate-controlled centre in Berkshire is carefully managed to prevent the spread of pests and diseases between different cocoa-growing regions of the world, while also providing scientists with the opportunity to study the plants.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The research may also support new methods for controlling destructive pests.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
Not all the invaders were such obvious pests, though.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
