hornet

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈhɔːrnɪt/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈhɔrnɪt/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(hôr′nit)

Collocations for "hornet"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "hornet" in context.

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hornet

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. a hornet's nest
  2. stung by a hornet
  3. allergic to hornets
  4. a swarm of hornets
  5. swatted (at) a hornet
  6. chased by a hornet
  7. hate hornets
  8. hornets buzzing [overhead, nearby]
  9. am afraid of hornets
  10. stir up a hornet's nest
'hornet' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
sting

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