cicada

[sɪˈkeɪdə]

cicada Definition

a large insect with wings that makes a loud, high-pitched sound.

Using cicada: Examples

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

  • Example

    The sound of cicadas filled the air.

  • Example

    Cicadas are often used as a symbol of summer in literature and art.

  • Example

    The cicada's wings were iridescent in the sunlight.

cicada Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cicada

Phrases with cicada

  • 17-year cicada

    a type of cicada that emerges from underground every 17 years

    Example

    The 17-year cicada is known for its synchronized emergence in large numbers.

  • dog-day cicada

    a type of cicada that appears during the hottest days of summer

    Example

    The dog-day cicada's loud buzzing can be heard throughout the neighborhood.

  • the exoskeleton left behind by a cicada after it has molted

    Example

    Children often collect cicada shells in the summer.

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Summary: cicada in Brief

A 'cicada' [sɪˈkeɪdə] is a large insect with wings that produces a loud, high-pitched sound. It is often associated with summer and is used as a symbol in literature and art. The '17-year cicada' and 'dog-day cicada' are specific types, while 'cicada shell' refers to the exoskeleton left behind after molting.