termite
noun
any of numerous pale-colored, soft-bodied, chiefly tropical social insects, of the order Isoptera, that feed on wood, some being highly destructive to buildings, furniture, etc.
termites
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pluralof termite.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Cathedral termites in Australia,” Mr. Huling writes, “build mounds more than 15 feet tall, which, relative to their individual size, makes their buildings significantly larger than humanity’s tallest skyscraper is to us.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
You will not see Daleks running a seaside hotel, or yelling “exterminate” unless termites have gotten into the foundation; Cybermen will not be going into public relations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
A more accurate metaphor would be credit termites — insects that infest and destroy structural timbers.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
"It's been successfully used on subterranean termites, which are also important structural pests," Choe said.
From Science Daily ● May 9, 2026
The dictionary had a picture of it, a long-tailed, long-eared, burrowing African mammal, which lives off termites caught by sticking out its tongue as an anteater does for ants.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
