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Definition of bedbug

bedbug

/ˈbɛd.bʌɡ/
bed · bug
Plural:bedbugs
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• noun

1

A small, flat, wingless parasitic insect (Cimex lectularius) that feeds on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals, typically active at night and frequently found infesting mattresses and bedding.

Example

"After discovering a bedbug on her pillow, she immediately called a professional exterminator to inspect the entire house."

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• Rhymes for bedbug

• Nearby Words

beaver
becard
bed
bedbug
bedpan
bedspread
bee

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'bed' + 'bug' in the mid-16th century, named for the insect's tendency to infest sleeping areas and bite humans at night.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bedbug. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bedbug
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