What does cicada mean?
Cicada means Any of several insects in the superfamily Cicadoidea, with small eyes wide apart on the head and transparent well-veined wings..
Cicada
/sɪˈkeɪ.də/ · noun
Meaning
Any of several insects in the superfamily Cicadoidea, with small eyes wide apart on the head and transparent well-veined wings..
Example Sentences
Last spring, the periodical cicadas emerged across eastern North America. Their vast numbers and short above-ground life spans inspired awe and irritation in humans—and made for good meals for birds and small mammals.
Synonyms for cicada
Antonyms for cicada
Related Words
Word Forms
- cicadas
- cicadae
- cicadæ
- cicad
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cicada?
Common synonyms include cicala, harvest fly, jarfly, lyreman.
What is the opposite of cicada?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cicada in a sentence?
Last spring, the periodical cicadas emerged across eastern North America. Their vast numbers and short above-ground life spans inspired awe and irritation in humans—and made for good meals for birds and small mammals.
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