1. a small, pale insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood, often causing damage to wooden structures

Examples

• The old house had extensive termite damage in the wooden beams.
• We need to call an exterminator because we found termites in the basement.
• Termites can destroy the foundation of a building if left untreated.
• The inspector discovered termite tunnels in the walls.
• Some species of termites build large mounds in tropical regions.
• Termites play an important role in breaking down dead wood in forests.