hornet
noun
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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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Sprint, modified, pure stock and hornet racing on 3/8 mile high banked, clay oval track. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Things to do this week in Cincinnati: Aug. 26-Sept. 2," 26 Aug. 2019 The latest challenge on Martino’s coaching ledger is living in the hornet’s nest at the helm of Mexico’s top club. — Terrence Thomas, ExpressNews.com, "A lasting image of success," 14 Aug. 2019 However, last month’s placement of one of those mannequins in Nike’s London flagship store unexpectedly kicked a hornet’s nest. — Carrie Dennett, Washington Post, "The many reasons a British writer was wrong to disparage Nike’s plus-size mannequins," 17 July 2019 Bites, kicks and stings from farm animals, bees, wasps, hornets and dogs still represent the most danger to humans, a 2018 study in Wilderness and Environmental Medicine reports. — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, "A shark attack while snorkeling is extremely rare. Tips on how to avoid it," 27 June 2019 The Japanese honeybee, for instance, uses a kind of heat swarm technique to surround the much larger hornets that would kill them and take over their nests. — Steve Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Hold a giant cockroach (if you want) in new ‘Fantastic Bug Encounters!’ at the Field Museum," 26 June 2019 Wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets can put a serious damper on your outdoor fun. — Jean Nick, Good Housekeeping, "How to Wasp-Proof Your Backyard This Summer," 26 July 2018 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 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
noun
English Language Learners Definition of hornet
: a flying insect that has a powerful sting
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hornet
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hor·net
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Kids Definition of hornet
: a large wasp that can give a severe sting
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