Cricket
Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪkət/
Cricket (noun)
- A small jumping insect that makes a chirping sound, especially at night.
- A team sport played with a bat and ball, popular in countries like England and India.
- Behavior that is fair and honest, especially in sports or competition.
Examples
- The cricket chirped loudly in the garden.
- Crickets are often heard on warm summer nights.
Common collocations: chirping cricket, catch a cricket, play cricket, cricket match, cricket team