locust
1 synonym for locust, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A swarming grasshopper that devastates crops and vegetation in huge numbers.
Synonyms
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locust tree
How to use locust
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a swarm of locusts
locust plague
locust tree
Etymology
From Latin locusta ("locust; also lobster"), via Anglo-Norman and Middle English locuste. A doublet of "langouste." The tree sense arose because carob pods resemble the insect's body shape.
Full origin of locust →Frequently asked questions
What does “locust” mean?
The word “locust” means a swarming grasshopper that devastates crops and vegetation in huge numbers. In plain terms, a swarming crop-destroying grasshopper — also the name of the carob tree, whose pods look a bit like the insect.
How do you pronounce “locust”?
“Locust” is pronounced LOH-kuhst (/ˈloʊ.kəst/ in IPA).
How do you use “locust” in a sentence?
Here is “locust” used in a sentence: “A cloud of locusts stripped the fields bare within hours.”
What part of speech is “locust”?
“Locust” is a noun.
Where does the word “locust” come from?
The word “locust” comes from Latin. From Latin locusta ("locust; also lobster"), via Anglo-Norman and Middle English locuste. A doublet of "langouste." The tree sense arose because carob pods resemble the insect's body shape.
How many meanings does “locust” have?
“Locust” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a swarming grasshopper that devastates crops and vegetation in huge numbers.
