Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emmet
noun
/ˈɛmɪt/
Definition
A term historically used to refer to an ant, particularly in dialectal English.
Examples
- The children watched the emmets carry food back to their nest.
- He called his little brother an emmet for being so industrious with his toys.
Meaning
Emmet commonly refers to the small, social insect known for its hardworking nature. In addition, the word has been used in British dialect to describe ants in general, often with an affectionate or whimsical connotation.
Synonyms
- ant
- insect
