squash bug

noun

: a large black American bug (Anasa tristis of the family Coreidae) injurious to plants of the gourd family

Examples of squash bug in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For this same reason, summer squash plants that experienced early generations of squash bugs or vine borers might be best removed at this point, instead of utilizing their space for quick-growing fall root crops or leafy greens. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026

Acting quickly at the first signs of squash bug problems is important as these pests can spread rapidly. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for squash bug

• debug
• humbug
• prodrug
• unplug
• antidrug
• mealybug
• multidrug
• chug
• doug
• drug
• dug
• hug

Kids Definition

squash bug

noun

: a large black American bug that is destructive to squash vines