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pest

noun

1
: an epidemic disease associated with high mortality
specifically : plague
2
: something resembling a pest in destructiveness
especially : a plant or animal detrimental to humans or human concerns (such as agriculture or livestock production)
3
: one that pesters or annoys : nuisance
pesty adjective

Synonyms

Example Sentences

These insects are pests for farmers. mice and other household pests You're being a real pest. Would you leave us alone, please?
Recent Examples on the Web But that’s an example of a pest that’s on the radar. Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Some evidence of crop disease and pest infestations also added to the woes. Kim Chipman, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2022 At a rally organized by Baltimore Renters United on Wednesday, residents in three Reservoir Hill buildings said their landlord has failed to address broken elevators, pest infestations and other housing problems. Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2022 According to Smart Garden Guide, this can also mean that your evergreen is suffering from pest infestations, heat stress or overwatering. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022 Unsurprisingly, low-income households are the most likely to have high concentrations of pest allergens. jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Mexican fruit flies are an invasive agricultural pest that can infest up to 50 different types of produce, including avocados, citrus, apples, peaches, pears, pomegranates and many kinds of tropical fruit. Deborah Sullivan Brennan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 Take a photo, squash the insect, and make a report to DEM’s agricultural pest alerts website. Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 Sebright Gardens, 7185 Lakeside Drive N.E., Salem; salemhardyplantsociety.org Orchard Pest & Disease Management Workshop: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn to identify, prevent and treat signs of pest damage and disease in your home orchard. oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle French peste, from Latin pestis

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pest was in the 15th century

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