ladybug
/ˈleɪdiˌbʌɡ/
noun
- A small round beetle, usually red or orange with black spots, often considered helpful in gardens because it eats pests like aphids. This term is more common in American English.
- We released a jar of ladybugs into the garden to protect the tomato plants.
- The children painted pictures of red ladybugs with black spots in art class.
- A ladybug landed on my finger, and I made a wish.