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Definition of microbe

microbe

/ˈmaɪ.kroʊb/
mi · crobe
Adverb:microbially
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Plural:microbes
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Adjective:microbial
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• noun

1

A microscopic organism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.

Example

"Washing your hands thoroughly with soap helps eliminate harmful microbes."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

microaggression
microaggressive
microaggressor
microbe
microbead
microbicidal
microbicide

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in French in 1878 by surgeon Charles Sédillot from Ancient Greek mikros ('small') and bios ('life') to describe microscopic living organisms.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Microbe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/microbe
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