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

Digital slide images give students in botany, entomology, micropaleontology and other fields access to vast reference collections that may not be available in their home countries. —Ingrid C. Romero, The Conversation, 5 May 2026

Three kinds of carpenter bees call California home, according to David Headrick, Cal Poly professor emeritus of entomology and pest management. —Sarah Linn april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026

Rachel Fordyce, a technician at an entomology lab at Cornell University, was walking through East Lawn Cemetery when something caught her attention. —Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026

Rachel Fordyce, a technician in an entomology lab at Cornell University, noticed an unusually high number of bees while walking through the cemetery. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 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