microbe

noun
UK: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊb/
US: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊb/

  1. A very small living thing, like a bacterium, that you can only see with a microscope.

    1. The microbe is very small.
    2. Scientists study the microbe to understand its effect on the environment.

  2. A microorganism, especially one that causes disease or fermentation.

    1. This microbe can make you sick.
    2. The scientist is studying the microbe to find new ways to fight infections.

Synonyms

microorganism germ bacterium virus

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "microbe" in English means: A very small living thing, like a bacterium, that you can only see with a microscope., A microorganism, especially one that causes disease or fermentation..

The phonetic transcription of "microbe" is /ˈmaɪ.kroʊb/ in British English and /ˈmaɪ.kroʊb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "microbe": microorganism, germ, bacterium, virus.

Example usage of "microbe": "The microbe is very small.". More examples on the page.