ladybug
noun/ˈleɪdiˌbʌɡ/
Frequency rank: #17,592 most common English word
Meaning
a small, round beetle that is usually red or orange with black spots.
Example sentence
The children gathered around the flower to watch ladybug crawl slowly up the stem.
Synonyms & related words
- ladybird
- beetle
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