Explore Flea through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like insect or ectoparasite. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Flea meaning
- A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.
- A thing of no significance.
Synonyms of Flea
Using Flea
- The main meaning on this page is: A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities. | A thing of no significance.
- Useful related words include: insect, ectoparasite, ectozoan, ectozoon.
- In the example corpus, flea often appears in combinations such as: flea market, flea markets, the flea.
Context around Flea
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 11 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Flea
- In this selection, "flea" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, cat, jaffa, global, market, markets and termed stand out and add context to how "flea" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and effective flea and tick and by a flea that has. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "flea" sits close to words such as absorbs, arenas and asda, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with flea
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Go to flea markets to see what costume jewelry sells for. (11 words)
I guided Flea back to the spot and took the next shot. (12 words)
Flea market admission is $2 per person and age 11 and under is free. (14 words)
At 17, I joined merchant shipping, and, from whatever I could afford as a cadet, I started buying artworks, curios, ceramic/porcelain plates and vases at street stalls, flea markets & antique fairs in the seaports my ship visited. (38 words)
Infection in a human occurs when a person is bitten by a flea that has been infected by biting a rodent that itself has been infected by the bite of a flea carrying the disease. (35 words)
The flea then bites a host and continues to feed, even though it cannot quell its hunger, and consequently the flea vomits blood tainted with the bacteria back into the bite wound. (32 words)
Example sentences (20)
The most common type of flea found on dogs is actually the cat flea termed Ctenocephalides felis.
If you’d like to see a real-time view, Google Earth includes the Jaffa Flea Market, Shuk Hapishpishim, on its list of Global Flea Markets.
Infection in a human occurs when a person is bitten by a flea that has been infected by biting a rodent that itself has been infected by the bite of a flea carrying the disease.
Many vets do not recommend the use of flea collars or flea spray on Greyhounds if it is a pyrethrin -based product.
The flea then bites a host and continues to feed, even though it cannot quell its hunger, and consequently the flea vomits blood tainted with the bacteria back into the bite wound.
The hind legs of some beetles, such as flea beetles (within Chrysomelidae) and flea weevils (within Curculionidae), are enlarged and designed for jumping.
The Old Town Flea Market is the oldest flea market in Germany and the Market for Art and Trade has a high reputation.
The Pasco Flea Market is Flea Market Vendor located on 200 East Lewis Place in Pasco, Washington.
At 17, I joined merchant shipping, and, from whatever I could afford as a cadet, I started buying artworks, curios, ceramic/porcelain plates and vases at street stalls, flea markets & antique fairs in the seaports my ship visited.
David Negrete, 19, is wanted in connection with a mass shooting at a Pearland, Texas, flea market that killed a 10-year-old boy.
Det. Haywood tsays the suspects then allegedly sold stolen goods at flea markets and stores.
Dog owners will be able to wash their pets and choose from a variety of services including a warm water rinse, shampoo and conditioner, anti-flea treatment and a blow dry.
Ellesmere Port Market is open six days a week (closed on Wednesday) with a flea market on Sunday, Monday and Thursday.
El Rastro, located in the heart of Madrid, is a vibrant and bustling open-air flea market that promises an unforgettable experience for all who visit.
Even when infested with vermin, as seen in "Land of the Flea," he still makes room for everyone.
Flea market admission is $2 per person and age 11 and under is free.
Following this, the vet was able to start treatment and he has now been de-matted, cleaned, flea treated, worm treated and had his nails cut.
Go to flea markets to see what costume jewelry sells for.
If you're looking for a safe and effective flea and tick treatment for your dog, NexGard Chew is the way to go.
I guided Flea back to the spot and took the next shot.
Common combinations with flea
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- flea market 71×
- flea markets 24×
- the flea 21×
- and flea 11×
- flea and 11×
- of flea 9×
- flea tick 7×
- to flea 6×
- at flea 5×
- flea flicker 5×