noun
- a small round beetle that is typically red or yellow with black spots and feeds on aphids
Usage: British
Examples
- A ladybird landed on the rose bush in the garden.
- Children love to watch ladybirds crawling on leaves.
- The ladybird’s bright red color warns predators to stay away.
- Gardeners welcome ladybirds because they eat harmful insects.
- She counted seven spots on the ladybird’s back.
- The ladybird flew away when the wind picked up.