Mosquito — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /mə-ˈskē-(ˌ)tō/ mos·qui·to

Meaning & Definition of Mosquito

Mosquito (noun)

  1. any of a family (Culicidae) of dipteran flies with females that have a set of slender organs in the proboscis adapted to puncture the skin of animals and to suck their blood and that are in some cases vectors of serious diseases

Word Forms of Mosquito

Inflections: mosquitoes, mosquitos

Derived words: mosquitoey (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Mosquito

Spanish, diminutive of mosca fly, from Latin musca midge

First known use: 1572

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Mosquito

Words & Phrases Containing Mosquito

mosquito fish, mosquito hawk, mosquito net, anti-mosquito, Asian tiger mosquito, tiger mosquito, yellow-fever mosquito

Frequently Asked Questions about Mosquito

What does "Mosquito" mean?

"Mosquito" means any of a family (Culicidae) of dipteran flies with females that have a set of slender organs in the proboscis adapted to puncture the skin of animals and to suck their blood and that are in some cases vectors of serious diseases. As a noun, it is defined as: any of a family (Culicidae) of dipteran flies with females that have a set of slender organs in the proboscis adapted to puncture the skin of animals and to suck their blood and that are in some cases vectors of serious diseases.

Is "Mosquito" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mosquito" is a noun.

Is "Mosquito" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Mosquito" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Mosquito"?

"Mosquito" is pronounced /mə-ˈskē-(ˌ)tō/ and divided into syllables as mos·qui·to.

What is the origin of the word "Mosquito"?

"Mosquito" comes from Spanish, diminutive of mosca fly, from Latin musca midge. First known use: 1572.

What CEFR level is "Mosquito"?

"Mosquito" is a B2-level word in SophDict's CEFR vocabulary lists, which group English words from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient).

What topics is "Mosquito" used in?

"Mosquito" is commonly used in topics such as Weather & Nature.

What are the forms of "Mosquito"?

The word forms of "Mosquito" include mosquitoes and mosquitos.