midge Synonyms

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midge Meaning

Wordnet

midge (n)

minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water

Webster

midge (n.)

Any one of many small, delicate, long-legged flies of the Chironomus, and allied genera, which do not bite. Their larvae are usually aquatic.

A very small fly, abundant in many parts of the United States and Canada, noted for the irritating quality of its bite.

midge Sentence Examples

  1. The air was thick with midges, their tiny bodies swarming around the unsuspecting campers.
  2. The midges danced playfully in the sunlight, creating a shimmering cloud above the pond.
  3. A sudden gust of wind carried the midges away like so many specks of dust.
  4. The fisherman's midge flies lured the hungry trout to the surface.
  5. The midge's bite was hardly visible, but its itching could drive one mad.
  6. The scientists studied the midge's life cycle to better understand the delicate balance of the ecosystem.
  7. The midge's larvae wriggled through the mud, feeding on microscopic organisms.
  8. The midge's swarm descended upon the picnic area, forcing the revelers to retreat indoors.
  9. The midge's buzzing filled the air, creating a constant background soundtrack.
  10. The midge's tiny wings beat tirelessly, keeping it aloft with remarkable agility.

FAQs About the word midge

minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near waterAny one of many small, delicate, long-legged flies

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The air was thick with midges, their tiny bodies swarming around the unsuspecting campers.

The midges danced playfully in the sunlight, creating a shimmering cloud above the pond.

A sudden gust of wind carried the midges away like so many specks of dust.

The fisherman's midge flies lured the hungry trout to the surface.