Dictionary
bedbug
noun bed·bug \ˈbed-ˌbəg\
: a very small insect that lives in dirty beds and that bites people and sucks their blood
Full Definition of BEDBUG
: a wingless bloodsucking hemipterous bug (Cimex lectularius) sometimes infesting houses and especially beds and feeding on human blood
See bedbug defined for English-language learners
See bedbug defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
Illustration of BEDBUG
First Known Use of BEDBUG
1708
BEDBUG Defined for Kids
bedbug
noun bed·bug \ˈbed-ˌbəg\
Definition of BEDBUG for Kids
: a small wingless insect that sucks blood and is sometimes found in houses and especially in beds
Medical Dictionary
bedbug
noun bed·bug \ˈbed-ˌbəg\
Medical Definition of BEDBUG
: a wingless bloodsucking bug (Cimex lectularius) sometimes infesting houses and especially beds and feeding on human blood—called also chinch
Illustration of BEDBUG
Learn More About BEDBUG
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: bedbug hunterPrevious Word in the Dictionary: bed bookAll Words Near: bedbug
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up bedbug? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).