entomology

noun

en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌen-tə-ˈmä-lə-jē 

: a branch of zoology that deals with insects

entomological

ˌen-tə-mə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

adjective

entomologically

ˌen-tə-mə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

entomologist

ˌen-tə-ˈmä-lə-jist 

noun

Examples of entomology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Whorrall was an American entomology student close to obtaining his PhD from the University of Auckland, according to The New Zealand Herald. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026

Forensic entomology technicians also responded to the scene and collected insect specimens, which were submitted to a lab at Kean University in New Jersey for further examination. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

That’s not typical behavior for insects, according to Megan Barkdull, assistant curator of entomology at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Clyde Sorenson, a former Professor of entomology at NC State, studies North Carolina fireflies. — Eva Flowe july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

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

Rhymes for entomology

• aetiology
• anthropology
• archaeology
• archeology
• audiology
• cardiology
• climatology
• cohomology
• cosmetology
• criminology
• demonology
• dermatology

Kids Definition

entomology

noun

en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌent-ə-ˈmäl-ə-jē 

: a branch of zoology that deals with insects

entomological

-ˈläj-i-kəl 

adjective

Medical Definition

entomology

noun

en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌent-ə-ˈmäl-ə-jē 

plural entomologies

: a branch of zoology that deals with insects

entomological

-mə-ˈläj-i-kəl 

adjective

entomologically

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb