grasshopper
Grasshopper (noun) means a jumping insect with long back legs, known for making chirping sounds by rubbing its legs or wings together. Example: “A grasshopper leapt out of the tall grass as we walked by.”
How to use grasshopper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA jumping, chirping insect found in grassy fields; also the name of a minty green cocktail.
Word forms
grasshoppered past tense, grasshoppers plural, grasshoppers singular
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A _____ leapt out of the tall grass as we walked by.
Etymology
From grass + hopper — literally "one that hops in the grass".
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Rhymes for grasshopper
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What does “grasshopper” mean?
The word “grasshopper” means a jumping insect with long back legs, known for making chirping sounds by rubbing its legs or wings together. In plain terms, a jumping, chirping insect found in grassy fields; also the name of a minty green cocktail.
How do you pronounce “grasshopper”?
“Grasshopper” is pronounced GRAHS-ho-puh (/ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “grasshopper” in a sentence?
Here is “grasshopper” used in a sentence: “A grasshopper leapt out of the tall grass as we walked by.”
What part of speech is “grasshopper”?
“Grasshopper” is a noun.
How many meanings does “grasshopper” have?
“Grasshopper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a jumping insect with long back legs, known for making chirping sounds by rubbing its legs or wings together.