termite
/ˈtɜrmaɪt/
noun
- A small, pale insect that lives in large colonies and feeds on wood, often causing damage to buildings and furniture.
- The old wooden shed was infested with termites and had to be torn down.
- The homeowner called an exterminator after finding termites in the basement.
- Termites play an important role in breaking down dead trees in the forest.