Ladybird

/ˈleɪdibɜːrd/
noun

A small insect with a round shape and often red or yellow with small black spots. It can fly.

The little girl was delighted to find a ladybird in her garden.
Visual representation of "ladybird" - A small insect with a round shape and often red or yellow with small black spots. It can fly.

Often appears as...

  • ladybird beetle
  • ladybird book
noun

A small insect with a round shape and often red or yellow with small black spots. It can fly.

The little girl was delighted to find a ladybird in her garden.
Visual representation of "ladybird" - A small insect with a round shape and often red or yellow with small black spots. It can fly.

Often appears as...

  • ladybird beetle
  • ladybird book
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Natural Context

Ladybirds are often found in gardens and fields, so they're commonly discussed in nature settings.

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Kids enjoyed spotting various ladybirds on the nature trail.
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Positive Connotation

Ladybirds are seen as beneficial insects, often loved by gardeners for eating pests like aphids.

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The ladybird population in our garden has kept the aphids under control.
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Cultural Symbol

In some cultures, ladybirds are considered symbols of good luck and happiness.

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When a ladybird landed on her hand, she smiled, recalling the old belief of incoming good fortune.
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Natural Context

Ladybirds are often found in gardens and fields, so they're commonly discussed in nature settings.

Illustration for Natural Context
Kids enjoyed spotting various ladybirds on the nature trail.
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Positive Connotation

Ladybirds are seen as beneficial insects, often loved by gardeners for eating pests like aphids.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
The ladybird population in our garden has kept the aphids under control.
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Cultural Symbol

In some cultures, ladybirds are considered symbols of good luck and happiness.

Illustration for Cultural Symbol
When a ladybird landed on her hand, she smiled, recalling the old belief of incoming good fortune.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Natural Context

Ladybirds are often found in gardens and fields, so they're commonly discussed in nature settings.

Illustration for Natural Context
Kids enjoyed spotting various ladybirds on the nature trail.
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Positive Connotation

Ladybirds are seen as beneficial insects, often loved by gardeners for eating pests like aphids.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
The ladybird population in our garden has kept the aphids under control.
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Cultural Symbol

In some cultures, ladybirds are considered symbols of good luck and happiness.

Illustration for Cultural Symbol
When a ladybird landed on her hand, she smiled, recalling the old belief of incoming good fortune.
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Video examples

Safari Live - Day 65 PIPE...

ladybird would like sir is that a mini waterfall well a waterfall might be a strong world I'd say a little drop possibly yes I'm in the little lager

Video examples

Safari Live - Day 65 PIPE...

ladybird would like sir is that a mini waterfall well a waterfall might be a strong world I'd say a little drop possibly yes I'm in the little lager

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Quote examples

Jesse Lingard

English Athlete

I had a little ladybird ball in the back garden; I think I was about one. I started off early.
Portrait of Jesse Lingard

Quote examples

Jesse Lingard

English Athlete

I had a little ladybird ball in the back garden; I think I was about one. I started off early.
Portrait of Jesse Lingard
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