Housefly Meaning in English
word
ˈhaʊsˌflaɪ
HOWS-fly
hˈaʊsflaɪ
HOWS-fly
Definition
A common small fly that is often found in homes, especially near food and garbage. Houseflies can carry germs and are known for being a household pest.
Usage & Nuances
'Housefly' refers specifically to the species Musca domestica, the most common fly found indoors. Not to be confused with 'fruit fly' (attracted to fruit) or 'horsefly' (which bites). Used in scientific, educational, and everyday contexts.
Spanish: mosca domésticaPortuguese (BR): mosca domésticaPortuguese (PT): mosca-domésticaChinese (Simplified): 家蝇Chinese (Traditional): 家蠅Hindi: घरेलू मक्खीArabic: ذبابة منزليةBengali: গৃহমাছি - ঘরমাছিRussian: домовая мухаJapanese: イエバエVietnamese: ruồi nhàKorean: 집파리Turkish: ev sineğiUrdu: گھر کی مکھیIndonesian: lalat rumah
Example Sentences
The housefly is sitting on the window.
basic
A housefly can carry many germs.
basic
Close the door to keep the houseflies out.
basic
There’s a housefly buzzing around the kitchen again.
natural
I can’t sleep with a housefly buzzing all night.
natural
Did you see that huge housefly near the fruit bowl?
natural