Synonyms for

Cricket

Verb / ˈkrɪkʌt / / ˈkrɪkɪt / Another word for cricket — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a jumping insect with long antennae and legs, known for its chirping sound

Synonyms & similar words

grasshopper katydid locust insect bug beetle arthropod jumper hopper singers fiddlers stridulators fiddletails creekers

Common collocations

  • cricket match
  • cricket bat
  • cricket ball
  • play cricket
  • cricket team
  • cricket pitch
  • cricket stumps

Word family

noun cricket

Usage note

The word 'cricket' most commonly refers to the insect or the sport. Context is usually sufficient to distinguish between the two meanings.

Example sentences

  1. I heard a cricket chirping outside my window.
  2. The boy caught a cricket in his hand.
  3. The cricket jumped over the grass.
  4. The crickets legs were very long.
  5. The cricket made a loud noise in the quiet night.

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