ladybug
Ladybug (noun) means American English name for the small, round, spotted beetle known in Britain as a ladybird. Example: “A ladybug crawled across the picnic table.”
How to use ladybug
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe American English term for the beetle the British call a ladybird.
Use "ladybug" for American audiences and "ladybird" for British ones.
Word forms
ladybugs plural
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A _____ crawled across the picnic table.
Etymology
From "lady" plus "bug", following the same pattern as "ladybird" — the "lady" again refers to the Virgin Mary.
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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.