Moth: meaning, definitions and examples

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moth

 

[ mษ’ฮธ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

insect

A moth is an insect related to the butterfly which has a stout body and drab colored wings. Moths are typically nocturnal and are attracted to light.

Synonyms

butterfly, night insect

Examples of usage

  • The moth fluttered around the porch light.
  • Moths are often found near sources of light at night.
Context #2 | Noun

clothing

A moth is a small, often whitish or brownish insect whose larvae eat woolen fabrics, fur, feathers, etc.

Synonyms

clothing pest, fabric eater

Examples of usage

  • Be sure to store your wool sweaters properly to prevent moth damage.
  • The moth infestation ruined the antique rug.

Translations

Translations of the word "moth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mariposa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเค‚เค—เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Motte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ngengat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั‚ะตะปะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ฤ‡ma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่›พ (ga)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท papillon de nuit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ polilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผve

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚˜๋ฐฉ (nabangi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุซุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mลฏra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mora

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่›พ (รฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moli

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรถlur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฑะตะปะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผvษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ palomilla

Etymology

The word 'moth' originated from Old English 'moรฐรฐe', which is related to Middle Dutch 'motte' and Dutch 'mot' meaning 'moth'. Moths have been around for millions of years and are known for their attraction to light and sometimes destructive feeding habits on fabrics.

See also: mother.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,845 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.