entomology

noun

en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌen-tə-ˈmä-lə-jē How to pronounce entomology (audio)
: a branch of zoology that deals with insects
entomological adjective
entomologically adverb
entomologist noun

Examples of entomology in a Sentence

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Raising hundreds of millions of flies In one sense, raising a large colony of flies is relatively easy, said Cassandra Olds, an assistant professor of entomology at Kansas State University. CBS News, 2 July 2025 In a June 20 article on Buckeye Yard & Garden Online, a publication of the OSU Extension, Joe Boggs, professor of entomology, wrote that the damage caused to trees by cicadas is mainly aesthetic. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 City officials confirmed the wood-boring beetle’s presence with Colorado State University entomology experts and Denver’s forestry office. Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 June 2025 One of the most effective ways to control mosquitoes around your home, including Asian tiger mosquitoes, is to eliminate standing water, according to the NC State Extension’s entomology department. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for entomology

Word History

Etymology

French entomologie, from Greek entomon insect (from neuter of entomos cut up, from en- + temnein to cut) + French -logie -logy — more at tome

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of entomology was in 1764

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“Entomology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entomology. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

entomology

noun
en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌent-ə-ˈmäl-ə-jē How to pronounce entomology (audio)
: a branch of zoology that deals with insects
entomological adjective

Medical Definition

entomology

noun
en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌent-ə-ˈmäl-ə-jē How to pronounce entomology (audio)
plural entomologies
: a branch of zoology that deals with insects
entomological adjective
entomologically adverb

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