1. a large green insect related to grasshoppers and crickets that makes a shrill sound by rubbing its wings together

Examples

• The katydid’s chirping kept us awake all night.
• We found a bright green katydid clinging to the oak tree.
• Katydids are often heard but rarely seen due to their excellent camouflage.
• The children were fascinated by the katydid’s long antennae.
• In late summer, katydids fill the evening air with their distinctive calls.
• The katydid blended perfectly with the green leaves of the bush.