Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for bacteria. Search instead for wuchereria.
Definitions

bacteria

[bak-teer-ee-uh] / bækˈtɪər i ə /
NOUN
microorganisms
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

When rain falls on California shopping centers and warehouses, the water runs off parking lots carrying metal dust and chemicals from vehicle tires and brake pads, oil and grease from engines, and bacteria from trash.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Daera said on Thursday that levels of bacteria from sewage or animal waste, were not high enough to pose a risk.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

An analysis of his microbiome revealed a particular kind of a gut bacteria that is almost non-existent among modern humans.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The study cannot prove whether gut bacteria drive the brain changes, whether the brain drives microbial changes, or whether another factor influences both.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

“Perhaps I cleaned too much. I worry about such things. What if I’ve made the place completely sterile? Shouldn’t a home have a bit of bacteria lying about?”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




Vocabulary lists containing bacteria


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "bacteria" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com