1. Insects of the order Orthoptera, including grasshoppers, crickets, and locusts, characterized by powerful hind legs adapted for jumping.
Usage: plural form; used in zoology and entomology; singular: orthopteran

Examples

• Orthopterans are known for their ability to produce loud sounds by rubbing their wings together.
• The field was filled with orthopterans chirping throughout the summer evening.
• Scientists study orthopterans to understand insect behavior and evolution.
• Many orthopterans have powerful hind legs that allow them to jump several times their body length.
• Orthopterans are found on every continent except Antarctica.
• The diet of some orthopterans includes crops, making them agricultural pests in certain regions.