cockroach

cock·roach | \ ˈkäk-ˌrōch

Definition of cockroach

: any of an order or suborder (Blattodea synonym Blattaria) of chiefly nocturnal insects including some that are domestic pests — compare German cockroach

Examples of cockroach in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web How to partner with a case manager to find alternative housing that was safe, both from stairs that could lead to a fall, and from mice and cockroaches that could re-infect a wound. — Katie Freeman, Twin Cities, "Katie Freeman, M.D.: Gratitude for exceptional training at M Health Fairview St. Joseph’s Hospital," 5 Dec. 2019 Brain-to-brain interfaces also span across species, with humans using noninvasive methods similar to those in the BrainNet study to control cockroaches or rats that had surgically implanted brain interfaces. — Robert Martone, Scientific American, "Scientists Demonstrate Direct Brain-to-Brain Communication in Humans," 29 Oct. 2019 Kitchen areas were infested with rodents, cockroaches and flies. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Newsweek: Edgemoor nursing home is best in the state," 20 Oct. 2019 The results suggest cockroaches are quickly evolving resistance to the three chemicals tested. — Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, "Cockroaches are becoming almost impossible to kill as they build resistance to insecticides, study finds," 2 July 2019 Container of cockroach bait in storage area. | Discarded. — Ebony Day, azcentral, "Too hot guacamole among citations in latest restaurant inspections," 20 Nov. 2019 Some people are tasked with eating cockroaches, being buried alive, fighting to survive Saw-like contraptions, and more. — Megan Stein, Country Living, "This Haunted House Will Pay You $20K If You Make It to the End (But Honestly, You Won't)," 23 Oct. 2019 Officials found no cockroaches in the kitchen and two dead in the basement. — Anna Bauman, SFChronicle.com, "Novato McDonald’s reopens after cockroach infestation, health department says," 1 Oct. 2019 On May 30, an inspector found cockroaches in a condenser unit, at the bar salsa side station, and on a back wall behind a cooler. — Joyce Smith, kansascity, "A Jose Pepper’s in JoCo was temporarily shut down for health code violations," 4 June 2019

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10 Dec 2019

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“Cockroach.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cockroach. Accessed 11 December 2019.

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More Definitions for cockroach

cockroach

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cockroach

: a black or brown insect that is sometimes found in people's homes

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cockroach

noun

cock·roach | \ ˈkäk-ˌrōch

Kids Definition of cockroach

: a black or brown insect that is active chiefly at night and can be a troublesome pest in homes

cockroach

noun

cock·roach | \ ˈkäk-ˌrōch

Medical Definition of cockroach

: any of an order or suborder (Blattodea synonym Blattaria) of chiefly nocturnal insects including some that are domestic pests — see blatta, blattella, periplaneta

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