waterbug

[US]/[ˈwɔːtəˌbʌɡ]/
[UK]/[ˈwɔːtərˌbʌɡ]/

Translation

n.a small aquatic insect, especially a member of the Gerridae family; a cockroach that is adapted to living near water

Phrases & Collocations

waterbug swimming

tiny waterbugs

waterbug life

watching waterbugs

waterbug hunt

waterbug pond

waterbugs crawl

waterbug found

waterbug habitat

waterbug feeding

Example Sentences

the waterbug darted across the pond's surface.

we saw a tiny waterbug near the lily pads.

the children were fascinated by the waterbug's movements.

the scientist studied the waterbug's behavior in detail.

a small waterbug floated on the water's surface.

the waterbug quickly disappeared beneath the weeds.

we collected waterbug samples for the experiment.

the waterbug's legs helped it swim efficiently.

the pond was teeming with tiny waterbugs.

we observed the waterbug feeding on algae.

the waterbug is a common freshwater invertebrate.

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