Ladybird (Noun)
Meaning
Small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- In the garden, I spotted a ladybird perched on a green leaf, eating aphids for lunch.
- The ladybird's red and black spots warned potential predators that it tasted foul.
- Children delighted in watching the ladybird crawl slowly over a bed of yellow flowers.
- The ladybird is considered a gardener's best friend due to its voracious appetite for pests.
- Ladybirds can be seen clustering on tree trunks during the winter, hiding from harsh weather conditions.