noun
- plural of katydid; large green insects related to grasshoppers and crickets, known for the loud chirping sounds made by males
Examples
- The katydids chirped loudly in the trees all night long.
- Children tried to catch katydids in the garden during summer evenings.
- The distinctive call of katydids sounds like ‘katy-did, katy-didn’t.’
- Katydids are often green to blend in with leaves and vegetation.
- We could hear dozens of katydids singing from the oak trees.
- The katydids’ chorus grew louder as darkness fell over the countryside.