noun
- plural of mosquito; small flying insects that bite humans and animals to feed on blood
Examples
- The mosquitoes were terrible during our camping trip.
- She applied insect repellent to keep the mosquitoes away.
- Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk.
- The standing water in the yard attracted mosquitoes.
- Some mosquitoes can transmit diseases like malaria.
- We installed screens to keep mosquitoes out of the house.