entomology

noun

en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌen-tə-ˈmä-lə-jē How to pronounce entomology (audio)
: a branch of zoology that deals with insects
entomological adjective
entomologically adverb
entomologist noun

Examples of entomology in a Sentence

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Three kinds of carpenter bees call California home, according to David Headrick, Cal Poly professor emeritus of entomology and pest management. Sarah Linn april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Rachel Fordyce, a technician at an entomology lab at Cornell University, was walking through East Lawn Cemetery when something caught her attention. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 Rachel Fordyce, a technician in an entomology lab at Cornell University, noticed an unusually high number of bees while walking through the cemetery. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 In an entomology group on Facebook, melittologists, scientists who focus on bees, had the answer. Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entomology

Word History

Etymology

French entomologie, from Greek entomon insect (from neuter of entomos cut up, from en- + temnein to cut) + French -logie -logy — more at tome

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of entomology was in 1764

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“Entomology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entomology. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

entomology

noun
en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌent-ə-ˈmäl-ə-jē How to pronounce entomology (audio)
: a branch of zoology that deals with insects
entomological adjective

Medical Definition

entomology

noun
en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌent-ə-ˈmäl-ə-jē How to pronounce entomology (audio)
plural entomologies
: a branch of zoology that deals with insects
entomological adjective
entomologically adverb

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