Mite

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪt/

Mite (noun)

  1. A very small insect-like animal that often lives in dust or on plants.
  2. A very small amount of something.
  3. An old, small coin used in the past.

Examples

  • The mite is barely visible to the naked eye.
  • Mites can cause allergies in some people.

Common collocations: dust mite, mite infestation, tiny mite, a mite of, just a mite

Synonyms of Mite

Neutral