hornet
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Definition of hornet
: any of the larger vespid wasps (as of the genus Vespa) — compare yellow jacket
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This is a probe into a hornet’s nest plopped on a third-rail shrouded in a haze — bearing who-knows-what-substantial-upside and/or unanticipated consequences in the bigger picture. — Vahe Gregorian, kansascity, "The Royals are considering trying to sign Luke Heimlich. Here's why they shouldn't," 25 June 2018 In distant second are bees, wasps and hornets (60 deaths yearly), dogs (20 to 30), cows (about 20) and horses (also about 20). — Bill Heavey, WSJ, "Summer Books: Camping," 23 May 2018 Paragon The Paragon Speedway's annual event on June 30 features sprints, super stocks, bombers and hornets and closes with a fireworks display. — Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, "Where to watch 4th of July fireworks around Indianapolis," 4 June 2018 Bees, wasps and hornets caused the most harm among wild animals. — Lauren Castle, azcentral, "In Arizona, bees are more dangerous than snakes. But watch out for the dogs.," 21 Mar. 2018 Wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets can put a serious crimp in your outdoor fun. — Jean Nick, Good Housekeeping, "How To Wasp-Proof Your Backyard For Outdoor Summer Living," 21 June 2017 Of the 1,610 people killed in encounters with animals between 2008 and 2015, 478 were killed by hornets, wasps and bees, and 272 by dogs, according to a study published in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine. — Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times, "Afraid of Snakes? Wasps and Dogs Are Deadlier," 5 Mar. 2018 From the get-go, negotiators stirred up a hornet’s nest by trying to lure Japan and Thailand (a global capital of light-truck production) into the deal by promising to phase out the U.S. chicken tax on pickups. — WSJ, "Your Pickup Truck Takes You for a Ride," 30 Mar. 2018 Bees, hornets and wasps were connected to six deaths overall. — Lauren Castle, azcentral, "In Arizona, bees are more dangerous than snakes. But watch out for the dogs.," 21 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hornet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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hornet
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English Language Learners Definition of hornet
: a flying insect that has a powerful sting
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Kids Definition of hornet
: a large wasp that can give a severe sting
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