in·sect 
/ˈɪnˌsɛkt/ noun
plural in·sects /ˈɪnˌsɛkt/ noun [count] 1 : a small animal that has six legs and a body formed of three parts and that may have wings
▪ flies, bees, and other insects [=(chiefly US, informal) bugs] ▪ a swarm of flying insects — often used before another noun ▪ an insect bite ▪ Use plenty of insect spray/repellent to keep the mosquitoes from biting you. — see color picture 2 : an animal (such as a spider) that is similar to an insect — compare arachnid
▪ flies, bees, and other insects [=(chiefly US, informal) bugs] ▪ a swarm of flying insects — often used before another noun ▪ an insect bite ▪ Use plenty of insect spray/repellent to keep the mosquitoes from biting you. — see color picture
