: any of numerous very small soft-bodied homopterous insects (superfamily Aphidoidea) that suck the juices of plants
Examples of aphid in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In addition to marigolds deterring nematodes, other aromatic plants such as basil and rosemary have been shown to repel pests like aphids and whiteflies.
—
Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
Pruning excess fruit helps trees produce larger and more flavorful nectarines, while companion planting with scented herbs can deter common fruit tree pests, like aphids and spider mites.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
More on cicadas and Brood XIV Cicadas are insects that belong to the hemiptera order, which includes stink bugs, bed bugs, aphids and cicada families, Kritsky said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Look for spider mites, aphids, thrips, and other common pests.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for aphid 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
Pruning excess fruit helps trees produce larger and more flavorful nectarines, while companion planting with scented herbs can deter common fruit tree pests, like aphids and spider mites.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
More on cicadas and Brood XIV Cicadas are insects that belong to the hemiptera order, which includes stink bugs, bed bugs, aphids and cicada families, Kritsky said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Look for spider mites, aphids, thrips, and other common pests.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for aphid
Dictionary Entries Near aphid
Cite this Entry
“Aphid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aphid. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
aphid
noun
ˈā-fəd 
also ˈaf-əd
: any of numerous small soft-bodied insects that suck the juices of plants
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share