cockroaches
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈkɑˌkɹoʊtʃɪz// UK //kˈɒkɹəʊtʃɪz// cock·roach·es
n. flat, brown insects with long antennae that are often found in buildings. They are known for being very hard to get rid of and for living in dirty places.
n. scavenging insects of the order Blattodea, characterized by a flattened oval body, long antennae, and a tough exoskeleton. Often associated with urban environments and considered pests due to their resilience.
The kitchen was clean, so there were no cockroaches.
After the old building was demolished, the neighbors worried that cockroaches would move into the nearby houses.
Biologists often study cockroaches because of their extraordinary ability to survive in extreme conditions that would be lethal to most other insect species.
Usage
Plural form of 'cockroach'.