Phrase Hound found 65 phrases and 12 compound words that contain cricket. The most common are listed below. Open cricket in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 65
- bush-cricketSynonym of katydid: A cricket of the family Tettigoniidae
- mole cricketAny of various large insects from the family Gryllotalpidae that burrow into moist soil and feed on plant roots.
- house cricketA cricket of the species Acheta domestica.
- cricket scoreUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cricket, score.
- European mole cricketA mole cricket of Europe (Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa)
- cave cricketAny cricket of the family Rhaphidophoridae.
- field cricketA cricket of the subfamily Gryllinae, found in fields and gardens.
- Jerusalem cricketA large, flightless insect of the genus Stenopelmatus, native to the western United States and parts of Mexico — not a true cricket.
- backyard cricketInformal cricket played in the back yard of a private residence, or similar limited space.
- cricket ballA hard, solid ball with an interior of cork and a leather case with a slightly raised sewn seam. Traditionally red, but other colors are available.
- ant cricketAny of various small insects of the family Myrmecophilidae that live commensally with ants.
- Italian tree cricketA species of tree cricket, Oecanthus pellucens, common across Europe and around the Mediterranean.
- Mormon cricketA large dark wingless katydid, Anabrus simplex, that resembles a cricket and is found in the arid parts of the western U.S. where it is occasionally an abundant pest of crops.
- Jimminy CricketAlternative form of Jiminy Cricket: An expression of annoyance or surprise.
- cricket chairA small wooden rocking chair or armchair with turned legs and posts, having a padded seat, back cushion, and usually a cloth skirt.
- cricket fieldThe area of grass (within the boundary) on which a cricket match is played.
- cricket fieldsplural of cricket field: The area of grass (within the boundary) on which a cricket match is played.
- cricket groundAn arena in which a cricket match is played; a cricket field plus the viewing areas, pavilion etc.
- cricket netAny of a set of nets enclosing a cricket pitch for the purpose of practising the game without the need for fielders or wicketkeeper.
- cricket scoresplural of cricket score: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cricket, score.
- cricket testAn informal test of whether an immigrant in England is well integrated into the country, based on whether they support the English cricket team rather than the team of their native country.
- French cricketAn informal form of children's cricket where a ball (usually a tennis ball) is bowled underarm at the legs of another player holding a cricket bat, and the next bowler throws from where the ball lands.
- grade cricketThe senior interclub or district cricket competitions in Australia.
- king cricketAn insect of the family Anostostomatidae.
- premier cricketSynonym of grade cricket: The senior interclub or district cricket competitions in Australia.
Compound words 12
- cricketlessWithout crickets (the insects).
- cricketyOf or pertaining to crickets.
- bushcricketAlternative form of bush-cricket: A cricket of the family Tettigoniidae
- cricketainmentThe promotion of the sport of cricket as a glamorous entertainment event.
- cricketanaItems relating to the game of cricket, especially collectibles.
- cricketlikeSimilar to or resembling a cricket (the insect).
- uncricketlikeOf behaviour, not conforming to the typical sportsmanship displayed in the game of cricket.
- cricketlyWith regards to cricket.
- cricketeerA cricketer; a player of cricket.
- cricketersplural of cricketer: A person who plays cricket.