Wasp is an insect belonging to the order Hymenoptera, which includes bees and ants. Wasps are known for their slender, elongated bodies and their ability to sting. Unlike bees, wasps can sting multiple times, as their stinger is not barbed. Wasps are often seen as pests, especially during the summer months when they are more active, but some species are beneficial as they help control other insect populations. The Indonesian equivalent of “wasp” is “tawon.”
Synonyms for “wasp” include:
- Hornet
- Yellowjacket
- Paper wasp
- Mud dauber
- Drone wasp
Sentences using “wasp”:
- A wasp stung me while I was eating lunch outside.
- The wasp’s nest was built under the eaves of the house.
- She screamed when a wasp flew near her.
- Wasps are important for pollination, though many people are afraid of them.
- The wasp’s sting can cause pain and swelling.
- We saw a whole swarm of wasps around the garden flowers.
- He got stung by a wasp and had to go to the doctor.
- Wasps build their nests from a papery substance they create by chewing wood fibers.
- Some species of wasps are solitary and do not live in large colonies.
- I carefully avoided the wasp hovering near the doorway.
Related words:
- Sting
- Nest
- Colony
- Pollen
- Insect
- Hive
- Swarm
- Pollination
- Larvae
- Hornet
Phrasal verbs related to “wasp”:
- Swarm around – Wasps often swarm around food or sugary substances.
- Buzz around – The wasp buzzed around my head, making it difficult to concentrate.
- Sting someone – The wasp stung me while I was gardening.
- Settle down – The wasps settled down after the food was removed.
- Break out – A wasp nest can break out when the colony becomes too large.
- Move in – A group of wasps may move in if they find a suitable location for their nest.
- Chase off – The pest control officer chased off the wasps from the porch.
- Come out – Wasps usually come out in the warmer months.
- Fly off – The wasp flew off after it stung.
- Go after – The wasp went after the sugary drink left on the table.
Idiomatic expressions related to “wasp”:
- A wasp in the works – Refers to a problem or complication that causes disruption.
- Catch a wasp’s sting – To experience something unexpectedly painful.
- As mad as a hornet – To be extremely angry, similar to being “as mad as a wasp.”
- Buzz off – A common phrase telling someone to leave, inspired by the buzzing sound of wasps.
- Like a fly in the ointment – Refers to a small problem that ruins the situation, much like a wasp ruining a picnic.
- Don’t poke the hornet’s nest – Don’t stir up trouble or provoke someone.
- Get stung – To experience the consequences of an action.
- As busy as a bee/wasp – Refers to someone who is constantly working or moving.
- Walk into a hornet’s nest – To get involved in a troublesome or complicated situation.
- Make a bee-line for – To move quickly towards something, often used metaphorically, like how wasps or bees move toward a target.