pests (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /pɛst/
Definition
An annoying or harmful person, animal, or thing.
Examples
Mosquitoes are a common pest in tropical regions.
He was a real pest, always bothering his older sister.
We need to find a way to control this garden pest before it destroys all the flowers.
How to Use pests
- pest control (collocation)
- The management or regulation of organisms considered pests. — "We hired a company for pest control to get rid of the termites."
- pest of (prepositional phrase)
- Something that is a source of annoyance or harm to something else. — "The constant noise was a pest of his life."
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