Definition of PARASITE

parasite

Meanings

  • an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host
  • a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

Synonyms

leech, sponge, sponger

Scrabble Score: 10

parasite is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
parasite is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
parasite is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

parasite is a valid Words With Friends word