locust

[ˈləʊkəst]

locust Definition

  • 1a large and mainly tropical grasshopper with strong powers of flight. It is usually solitary, but from time to time there are dramatic increases in numbers and it migrates in vast swarms that cause extensive damage to crops.
  • 2a hardwood tree that yields a yellowish brown timber, widely used in cabinetmaking and formerly for making charcoal.

Using locust: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "locust" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The locusts have destroyed the crops.

  • Example

    The swarm of locusts was so thick it blocked out the sun.

  • Example

    The locusts were eating everything in sight.

locust Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for locust

Phrases with locust

  • a type of locust that lives in the desert and can travel long distances in search of food

    Example

    The desert locust is one of the most destructive pests in the world.

  • the seed of the carob tree, used as a source of food for humans and animals

    Example

    Locust beans are used to make a variety of food products, including sauces and soups.

  • a type of tree that produces a yellowish brown timber, widely used in cabinetmaking and formerly for making charcoal

    Example

    The locust tree is known for its hard, durable wood.

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Summary: locust in Brief

A 'locust' [ˈləʊkəst] is a large, mainly tropical grasshopper that can fly and cause extensive damage to crops when it migrates in vast swarms. It also refers to a hardwood tree that yields a yellowish brown timber, widely used in cabinetmaking. Examples include 'The locusts have destroyed the crops.' and 'The swarm of locusts was so thick it blocked out the sun.'