bedbug
1 synonym for bedbug, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small nocturnal insect that feeds on human blood, typically while people sleep.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
chinch
How to use bedbug
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bedbug infestation
bedbug bites
bedbugs in the mattress
get rid of bedbugs
It is an everyday word and is also used in pest-control writing.
Etymology
Bedbug is a compound of the words bed and bug. It can also be written as two words, bed bug, or with a hyphen.
Full origin of bedbug →Frequently asked questions
What is a bedbug?
It is a small nocturnal insect pest that feeds on the blood of humans during sleep.
Is it bedbug or bed bug?
Both are accepted. Bedbug, bed bug and bed-bug are all recorded forms.
What is the plural of bedbug?
The plural is bedbugs.
