Mite
Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪt/
Mite (noun)
- A very small insect-like animal that often lives in dust or on plants.
- A very small amount of something.
- 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