1. plural of dragonfly; large flying insects with long thin bodies, four transparent wings, and large eyes that live near water

Examples

• Dragonflies darted over the surface of the pond.
• The children watched dragonflies catch mosquitoes in the garden.
• Dragonflies are beneficial insects that help control pest populations.
• We saw colorful dragonflies hovering near the lake shore.
• The dragonflies’ wings shimmered in the sunlight.
• Many dragonflies gather around wetlands during summer months.