fireflies
word · lemma: firefly
Definition
Small insects that make light from their bodies, usually seen at night. They're also called lightning bugs.
Usage & Nuances
Plural of 'firefly'. More common in poetry, nature talks, or describing summer. In American English, sometimes called 'lightning bugs'. Not used for all glowing insects, only specific beetles.
Spanish: luciérnagasPortuguese (BR): vagalumesPortuguese (PT): pirilampos - vaga-lumesChinese (Simplified): 萤火虫Chinese (Traditional): 螢火蟲Hindi: जुगनूArabic: اليراعاتBengali: জোনাকি পোকাRussian: светлячкиJapanese: ホタルVietnamese: con đom đómKorean: 반딧불이Turkish: ateşböcekleriUrdu: جگنوIndonesian: kunang-kunang
Example Sentences
We saw many fireflies in the garden last night.
basic
Fireflies glow in the dark to attract mates.
basic
Children like to catch fireflies in jars.
basic
The field was filled with fireflies, lighting up the night like stars.
natural
When I was a kid, I used to watch fireflies dance in the air.
natural
It wouldn't be summer without the magic of fireflies.
natural