yellowjacket

[US]/[ˈjeləʊˌdʒækt]/
[UK]/[ˈjɛloʊˌdʒækɪt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a wasp with black and yellow markings, especially Vespa crabro; a black and yellow striped sports jacket

Phrases & Collocations

yellowjacket sting

yellowjackets nest

seeing yellowjackets

yellowjacket swarm

avoid yellowjackets

yellowjacket season

angry yellowjacket

yellowjackets flying

yellowjacket attack

yellowjackets near

Example Sentences

we saw a yellowjacket buzzing around the picnic table.

the kids ran inside when they saw a yellowjacket near the lemonade.

be careful; yellowjackets can sting quite painfully.

he swatted at a yellowjacket that was circling his head.

the garbage can was swarming with yellowjackets.

we had to move our drinks inside to avoid attracting yellowjackets.

a single yellowjacket landed on my sandwich.

the beekeeper warned us about the aggressive yellowjackets in the area.

we sprayed insecticide to deter the yellowjackets from the patio.

the yellowjacket nest was located under the eaves of the house.

he was stung by a yellowjacket while gardening.

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