What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
locust
Example
The locust swarm devastated the farmer's crops. [locust: noun]
Example
The locusts have been migrating across the continent for weeks. [locusts: plural noun]
cricket
Example
I love listening to the crickets chirping at night. [crickets: plural noun]
Example
We played cricket in the park on the weekend. [cricket: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cricket is more commonly used than locust in everyday language, especially in the context of the sport or the insect that produces a chirping sound. Locust is less common and is usually only used in the context of a pest that can cause damage to crops.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between locust and cricket?
Both locust and cricket can be used in formal and informal contexts, depending on the meaning and context in which they are used.
