grasshopper
noun
grass·hop·per
ˈgras-ˌhä-pər 
1
: any of numerous plant-eating orthopterans (Acrididae, Tettigoniidae, and some related families) having the hind legs adapted for leaping and sometimes engaging in migratory flights in which whole regions may be stripped of vegetation
2
: a cocktail made with crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and light cream
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In spring and summer, the abundance of beetles, crickets, grasshoppers and grubs provide a high protein source of food for skunks.
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
But now, this little grasshopper must get back to writing fan fiction.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 5 June 2026
Unlike crickets, grasshoppers are active during the day.
—Chad Mason, Outdoor Life, 3 June 2026
Forty-seven grasshopper, katydid, and cricket taxa were also uncovered, three of which were new to science.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
But now, this little grasshopper must get back to writing fan fiction.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 5 June 2026
Unlike crickets, grasshoppers are active during the day.
—Chad Mason, Outdoor Life, 3 June 2026
Forty-seven grasshopper, katydid, and cricket taxa were also uncovered, three of which were new to science.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
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“Grasshopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grasshopper. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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grasshopper
noun
grass·hop·per
ˈgras-ˌhäp-ər
: any of numerous plant-eating insects that have long hind legs used for leaping
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