ladybug Definition
a small, brightly colored beetle with black spots on its red or yellow wing covers.
Using ladybug: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ladybug" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The children were delighted to find a ladybug in the garden.
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Ladybugs are often considered a symbol of good luck.
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The ladybug is a common beneficial insect in gardens and fields.
ladybug Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for ladybug
- ladybird
- ladybeetle
- ladybird beetle
Phrases with ladybug
ladybug's picnic
a song from Sesame Street that features a group of ladybugs having a picnic
Example
My kids love to sing along to the Ladybug's Picnic song.
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We ordered a bag of ladybugs to release in our garden to help control aphids.
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She got a small ladybug tattoo on her wrist as a reminder of her grandmother who loved ladybugs.
Summary: ladybug in Brief
A 'ladybug' [ˈleɪdiˌbʌɡ] is a small, brightly colored beetle with black spots on its red or yellow wing covers. It is often considered a symbol of good luck and is a common beneficial insect in gardens and fields. 'Ladybug' is sometimes referred to as 'ladybird.'
