firefly

Word parts

fire + fly

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈfaɪ.əˌflaɪ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈfaɪ.ɚˌflaɪ/

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Noun

Singular firefly

Plural fireflies

A firefly.

1. (countable) A firefly is an insect that has a glowing light on its back.

   The firefly's light shined into the bedroom from the jar.