English / word
Hornet
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a large aggressive social wasp with a powerful venomous sting
In context
01
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
02
When the underdog boxer heard the champion mocking his hometown, he became mad as a hornet and dominated the ring.
Synonyms
wasp,giant wasp,yellowjacket
Collocations
hornet nest,hornet sting,giant hornet