Yellowjacket: meaning, definitions and examples

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yellowjacket

 

[ หˆjษ›loสŠหŒdส’รฆkษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

insect species

A yellowjacket is a type of predatory wasp, known for their distinctive yellow and black markings. They are often confused with honeybees but are generally more aggressive. Yellowjackets are social insects that live in colonies and can be found in North America and other parts of the world.

Synonyms

predatory wasp, stinging insect, wasp

Examples of usage

  • The yellowjacket nest was hidden under the eaves of the house.
  • I got stung by a yellowjacket while hiking in the woods.
  • During the summer, yellowjackets often invade picnics.
  • Be careful around yellowjackets; they can be territorial.
  • The pest control expert recommended treating the yellowjacket infestation immediately.

Translations

Translations of the word "yellowjacket" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vespa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เคฒเคพ เคœเฅˆเค•เฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gelbjacke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ yellowjacket

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพะฒั‚ะฐ ะบัƒั€ั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผรณล‚ta kurtka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใ‚จใƒญใƒผใ‚ธใƒฃใ‚ฑใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท veste jaune

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chaqueta amarilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarฤฑ ceket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋กœ์šฐ ์žฌํ‚ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุชุฑุฉ ุตูุฑุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพlutรก bunda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพltรก bunda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป„่‰ฒๅคนๅ…‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rumena jakna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gull jakki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€ั‹ ะบัƒั€ั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ แƒŸแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarฤฑ gรถdษ™kรงษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chaqueta amarilla

Word origin

The term 'yellowjacket' is derived from its yellow and black coloration resembling that of a jacket. This name likely comes from the United States, where these insects are commonly found and recognized. The word combines 'yellow' which describes the vibrant color of the wasp's body, and 'jacket,' alluding to the idea of a protective outer covering, echoing the insect's role in nature as a protector of their colony. The popularity of the term reflects both the wasp's widespread presence and its impact on people's daily lives, especially during outdoor activities. Historically, yellowjackets have been a source of fascination and fear, often being associated with painful stings and aggressive behavior. Their social structure and predatory habits have also made them subjects of study in entomology.