Firefly Meaning in English
word
ˈfaɪɝˌfɫaɪ
FY-er-fly
fˈaɪəflaɪ
FY-uh-fly
Definition
A firefly is a small insect that produces light from its body, often seen glowing at night in warm weather.
Usage & Nuances
'Firefly' is primarily used in American English; British English often uses 'glow-worm' for similar insects, though technically they can differ. Most often used in the context of warm evenings, summer, and nature. Not to be confused with 'lightning bug', which is another term for the same insect.
Spanish: luciérnagaPortuguese (BR): vaga-lumePortuguese (PT): pirilampo - vaga-lumeChinese (Simplified): 萤火虫Chinese (Traditional): 螢火蟲Hindi: जुगनूArabic: يعسوب النارBengali: জোনাকিRussian: светлячокJapanese: ホタルVietnamese: đom đómKorean: 반딧불이Turkish: ateşböceğiUrdu: جگنوIndonesian: kunang-kunang
Example Sentences
A firefly glows softly in the dark.
basic
Children chase fireflies on summer nights.
basic
A firefly makes light with its body.
basic
Look, there’s a firefly outside the window!
natural
The garden lights up with hundreds of fireflies at dusk.
natural
I haven’t seen a firefly since I was a kid.
natural