Meaning of the word cricket in English
What does cricket mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cricket
US /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/
UK /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/
Noun
1.
an open-air game played on a large grass field with bats, a ball, and two wickets, between two teams of 11 players each
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They spent the afternoon playing cricket in the park.
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The cricket match was postponed due to rain.
2.
an insect related to the grasshoppers but with shorter legs, the male of which produces a characteristic chirping sound
Example:
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The sound of a cricket chirping filled the night air.
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A cricket jumped onto the window sill.
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