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US/pest/
UK/pest/
an insect or small animal that damages crops or food; also an annoying person
In context
Farmers sprayed the fields to protect the rice from pests.
The restaurant hired a company for pest control after finding mice.
My little brother can be a real pest when I am studying.
Words that go with pest
noun + noun
- pest controlPest control visits the building every month.
- garden pestSnails are a common garden pest.
- insect pestThe insect pest destroyed most of the crop.
adjective + noun
- common pestRats are a common pest in cities.
- agricultural pestThis insect is a serious agricultural pest.
verb + noun
- kill pestsThe spray kills pests without harming plants.