noun
stinger
STIHNG-uh
Stinger (noun) means the pointed body part an insect or animal uses to sting. Example: “A wasp's stinger can be used more than once, unlike a honeybee's.”
noun
1
The pointed body part an insect or animal uses to sting.
"A wasp's stinger can be used more than once, unlike a honeybee's."
2
A cocktail made with brandy and crème de menthe.
"He ordered a stinger to finish off the evening."
3
A remark or comment that stings emotionally.
"Her review contained one particularly cruel stinger about the director."
How to use stinger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that stings — an insect's pointed weapon, a sharp remark, or a strong cocktail.
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Word forms
- Plural
- stingers
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A wasp's _____ can be used more than once, unlike a honeybee's.
Etymology
Formed from "sting" plus the agent suffix "-er".
Synonyms
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What does “stinger” mean?
The word “stinger” means the pointed body part an insect or animal uses to sting. In plain terms, something that stings — an insect's pointed weapon, a sharp remark, or a strong cocktail.
How do you pronounce “stinger”?
“Stinger” is pronounced STIHNG-uh (/ˈstɪŋ.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stinger” in a sentence?
Here is “stinger” used in a sentence: “A wasp's stinger can be used more than once, unlike a honeybee's.”
What part of speech is “stinger”?
“Stinger” is a noun.
How many meanings does “stinger” have?
“Stinger” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the pointed body part an insect or animal uses to sting.
