entomology

noun

en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌen-tə-ˈmä-lə-jē How to pronounce entomology (audio)
: a branch of zoology that deals with insects
entomological
ˌen-tə-mə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce entomology (audio)
adjective
entomologically
ˌen-tə-mə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce entomology (audio)
adverb
entomologist
ˌen-tə-ˈmä-lə-jist How to pronounce entomology (audio)
noun

Examples of entomology in a Sentence

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That’s not typical behavior for insects, according to Megan Barkdull, assistant curator of entomology at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Clyde Sorenson, a former Professor of entomology at NC State, studies North Carolina fireflies. — Eva Flowe july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 Advertisement The latest outbreak really began in 2022, says Philip Kaufman, professor of entomology at Texas A&M University and a leading expert on screwworm and pest management. — Alice Park, Time, 2 July 2026 Anyone who finds an unfamiliar colony is encouraged to contact a local cooperative extension office or university entomology department for identification. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for entomology

Word History

Etymology

French entomologie, from Greek entomon insect (from neuter of entomos cut up, from en- + temnein to cut) + French -logie -logy — more at tome

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of entomology was in 1764

Rhymes for entomology

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“Entomology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entomology. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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entomology

noun
en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌent-ə-ˈmäl-ə-jē How to pronounce entomology (audio)
: a branch of zoology that deals with insects
entomological
-ˈläj-i-kəl How to pronounce entomology (audio)
adjective

Medical Definition

entomology

noun
en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌent-ə-ˈmäl-ə-jē How to pronounce entomology (audio)
plural entomologies
: a branch of zoology that deals with insects
entomological
-mə-ˈläj-i-kəl How to pronounce entomology (audio)
adjective
entomologically
-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce entomology (audio)
adverb

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