cricket
nounUK /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/
US /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/
A cricket is a small brown bug that jumps and makes a loud chirping sound at night.
We heard a cricket chirping in the garden after dark.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A game played by two teams with a bat and a ball, popular in many countries.
My cousins in India love to play cricket on the weekends.
3. A small wooden stand used to hold a ball steady in some games.
He placed the ball on the cricket before swinging.
4. A lively outdoor game or sport in general, sometimes used informally.
The kids were playing a friendly game of cricket in the park.