Termite/ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/nounA white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.Synonyms: termes, white antverbOf a chimpanzee: to catch termites by inserting a stick or vine into their nest and waiting for them to climb up it.🔗 Explore synonyms & relationships🌍 See word origin & history