ladybug
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for ladybug, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — American English name for the small, round, spotted beetle known in Britain as a ladybird.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From "lady" plus "bug", following the same pattern as "ladybird" — the "lady" again refers to the Virgin Mary.
Full origin of ladybug →Frequently asked questions
What does “ladybug” mean?
The word “ladybug” means american English name for the small, round, spotted beetle known in Britain as a ladybird. In plain terms, the American English term for the beetle the British call a ladybird.
How do you pronounce “ladybug”?
“Ladybug” is pronounced LAY-dee-buhg (/ˈleɪ.di.bʌɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ladybug” in a sentence?
Here is “ladybug” used in a sentence: “A ladybug crawled across the picnic table.”
What part of speech is “ladybug”?
“Ladybug” is a noun.