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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sowbugs

/sɔ Skills/ noun · British & US
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What does sowbugs mean?

noun

Small, oval-shaped, woodlice-like insects that live in damp environments, often found in gardens and under rocks. They are also known as pill bugs or rolly pollies.

Example

"The children were fascinated by the sowbugs scurrying across the damp soil in the garden."

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