What does EMMET mean?

Emmet Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• A type of ant that does not have wings and lives in sandy areas (US: /ˈɛmɪt/, UK: /ˈɛmɪt/)
• A dialect word for an ant (US: /ˈɛmɪt/, UK: /ˈɛmɪt/)

Origin and Usage

The word "emmet" is derived from the Old English word "ǣmette" which means ant. It is commonly used in dialects in the UK and some parts of the US to refer to ants. In some parts of the UK, it is also used to refer to a type of ant called the "black garden ant".

Synonyms

• Ant

Related Words

• Antsy
• Beamy
• Beamy
• Bream
• Cameo

Example Sentences

• The children were fascinated by the emmets crawling around in the sand.
• He watched as the emmet carried a crumb of bread back to its nest.