Plural of hornet
regular plural
The plural of hornet is hornets.
Forms of hornet
| Singular | hornet /ˈhɔː.nɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | hornets |
| Countable | countable |
Hornets in a sentence
- We poked a stick into the hornets' nest and ran like mad.From the entry like mad
- Right about now the hornets and yellow jackets are approaching their prime.2020 July 30, Pat Neal, “Wildlife: A Buggy Time of Year”, in Forks Forum. From the entry waffle-stomp
- Their murderous rampages on bee colonies have earned them the nickname ‘murder hornets’ from entomologists.2017 January 1, “The Asian Giant Hornet, The Bee-Decapitating Hornet That Is The Stuff Of Nightmares”, in All That's Interesting. From the entry murder hornet
- Those articles in the tabloids stirred up a real hornets' nest.2007, Tom Peavler, The Adjustment. From the entry hornets' nest
- Certain subspecies, such as Japanese honey bees, guard against hornets by "thermoballing."2007 September 17, “Honey Bee Defense Leaves Hornets Breathless”, in Science, archived from the original on 04 Jun 2024. From the entry thermoballing
Meaning of hornet
- noun Any large wasp of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.
- noun A person who pesters with petty but ceaseless attacks.
Questions about the plural of hornet
- What is the plural of hornet?
- The plural of hornet is hornets.
- Is hornet countable?
- Hornet is a countable noun.
Source and license
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