roach
noun
a cockroach.
roaches
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pluralof roach.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“You turn the lights on,” he said, “and the roaches run.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
The spokesperson urged reptile owners who have been using dubia roaches as feeders to seek legal alternatives such as crickets and wood roaches.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
Inmates are housed in unsafe, dirty facilities infested with roaches and rats, Bonta said in a news conference Monday, and lack basic access to clean water and edible food.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2025
Sliding through the metal detectors, I overheard a sergeant explain how he put down his lunch, turned to grab a spoon, and, as he lifted the lid of his bowl, roaches squirmed underneath.
From Slate ● May 19, 2025
Clearly it wasn’t standard to dine with roaches.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
