noun
cockroach
KOK-rohch
Cockroach (noun) means a flat-bodied, fast-moving insect of the order Blattodea, notorious as a household pest. Example: “A cockroach scuttled under the fridge when the light came on.”
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A flat-bodied, fast-moving insect of the order Blattodea, notorious as a household pest.
"A cockroach scuttled under the fridge when the light came on."
How to use cockroach
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common pest insect known for being hard to kill and thriving almost anywhere.
Common pairings
a cockroach infestation
kill a cockroach
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Etymology
From Spanish cucaracha, reshaped in English under the influence of the unrelated words "cock" and "roach."
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What does “cockroach” mean?
The word “cockroach” means a flat-bodied, fast-moving insect of the order Blattodea, notorious as a household pest. In plain terms, a common pest insect known for being hard to kill and thriving almost anywhere.
How do you pronounce “cockroach”?
“Cockroach” is pronounced KOK-rohch (/ˈkɑkɹoʊt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cockroach” in a sentence?
Here is “cockroach” used in a sentence: “A cockroach scuttled under the fridge when the light came on.”
What part of speech is “cockroach”?
“Cockroach” is a noun.
Where does the word “cockroach” come from?
The word “cockroach” comes from Spanish. From Spanish cucaracha, reshaped in English under the influence of the unrelated words "cock" and "roach.".
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