noun
- plural of butterfly; insects with large colorful wings
- nervous feelings in one’s stomach, especially before an important event
Usage: informal
Examples
- The garden was full of colorful butterflies in spring.
- Monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles each year.
- She collected butterflies as a hobby when she was young.
- I always get butterflies before a big presentation.
- He had butterflies in his stomach on his wedding day.
- The butterflies in her stomach disappeared once she started speaking.
- Beautiful butterflies landed on the flowers in the meadow.