cicada
Cicada (noun) means a large insect known for the loud, buzzing song males produce, often heard in summer. Example: “The cicadas were so loud we could barely talk outside.”
How to use cicada
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA noisy, winged insect famous for its droning summer song.
Word forms
cicadas plural, cicadae plural, cicadæ plural
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Etymology
From Latin cicada, believed to imitate the insect's sound.
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What does “cicada” mean?
The word “cicada” means a large insect known for the loud, buzzing song males produce, often heard in summer. In plain terms, a noisy, winged insect famous for its droning summer song.
How do you pronounce “cicada”?
“Cicada” is pronounced sih-KAY-duh (/sɪˈkeɪ.də/ in IPA).
How do you use “cicada” in a sentence?
Here is “cicada” used in a sentence: “The cicadas were so loud we could barely talk outside.”
What is another word for “cicada”?
Words with a similar meaning to “cicada” include cicala, harvest fly, jarfly and lyreman.
What part of speech is “cicada”?
“Cicada” is a noun.
Where does the word “cicada” come from?
The word “cicada” comes from Latin. From Latin cicada, believed to imitate the insect's sound.