cricket

What is another word for cricket? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — A small jumping insect related to grasshoppers, known for the chirping sound the males make by rubbing their wings together.

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Etymology

The insect sense comes from Old French criquer, "to creak or click," imitating the sound crickets make. The sport's name likely comes from the same root, possibly via a Middle Dutch word for a stick or staff used in early bat-and-ball games.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cricket” mean?

The word “cricket” means a small jumping insect related to grasshoppers, known for the chirping sound the males make by rubbing their wings together. In plain terms, either the chirping insect, or the bat-and-ball sport played mainly in Britain and the Commonwealth.

How do you pronounce “cricket”?

“Cricket” is pronounced KRIH-kiht (/ˈkɹɪkɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “cricket” in a sentence?

Here is “cricket” used in a sentence: “The crickets chirped loudly all through the summer night.”

What part of speech is “cricket”?

“Cricket” is a noun.

Where does the word “cricket” come from?

The word “cricket” comes from Old French.

Is “cricket” a common word?

“Cricket” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

How many meanings does “cricket” have?

“Cricket” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small jumping insect related to grasshoppers, known for the chirping sound the males make by rubbing their wings together.

What is the difference between a cricket and a grasshopper?

Crickets are small jumping insects closely related to grasshoppers, but they are best known for the chirping sound the males make by rubbing their wings together. Crickets are generally most active and noisiest at night, whereas grasshoppers are typically active by day.

What is a wicket in cricket?

In the sport of cricket, the wicket is the set of three stumps topped by two bails standing at each end of the pitch. The word is also used for a batter's dismissal, so a bowler who gets a batter out is said to take a wicket.

Which countries play cricket?

Cricket is a bat-and-ball team sport that is especially popular in England and across the Commonwealth. Major cricket-playing nations include England, Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand, and the countries of the West Indies.

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