Looking for the meaning of the word PEST in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PEST with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Pest
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 15th century (denoting the bubonic plague): from French peste or Latin pestis ‘plague’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pɛst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc.
Short Definition:destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops
Examples:- the tomato plant attracts a pest called whitefly
- an effective method for controlling insect pests
- pest control
Definition:
an annoying person or thing; a nuisance
Short Definition:annoying person or thing
Examples:- he was a real pest
Definition:
bubonic plague.
Short Definition:bubonic plague
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