B2nounnature
US/wɑːsp/
UK/wɒsp/
a flying insect with a yellow and black body and a painful sting
In context
A wasp flew into the kitchen and landed on my sandwich.
He was stung by a wasp while picnicking in the park.
We found a wasp nest under the roof of the shed.
Words that go with wasp
noun + noun
- wasp stingA wasp sting can be dangerous if you are allergic.
- wasp nestThey called a specialist to remove the wasp nest.
noun + preposition
- a swarm of waspsA swarm of wasps buzzed around the fallen fruit.
verb + preposition
- be stung by a waspShe was stung by a wasp on her ankle.
adjective + noun
- angry waspAn angry wasp kept circling his head.
verb + noun
- attract waspsSweet drinks left outside will attract wasps in summer.