flytrap

American

[flahy-trap] / ˈflaɪˌtræp /

noun

any of various plants that entrap insects, especially the Venus flytrap.
fly trap, a trap for catching flies or other insects.

flytrap British

/ ˈflaɪˌtræp /

noun

any of various insectivorous plants, esp Venus's flytrap
a device for catching flies

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Etymology

Origin of flytrap

First recorded in 1765–75; fly ¹ + trap ¹

Example Sentences

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Playing Alfie, he acted alongside a giant Venus flytrap in the retailer's annual festive marketing campaign.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2023

I can always sit down and rewatch Michael Sheen describe his character Aro as a Venus flytrap with an unhinged quality, mirrored by his own devilish grin and flashing eyes.

From Salon • Nov. 14, 2023

A venus flytrap morphs into a flower before Wednesday’s eyes emerge from the moon and clouds.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2023

Among the species at risk of disappearing are icons like the carnivorous Venus flytrap, which is only found in the wild in a few counties of North and South Carolina.

From Reuters • Feb. 6, 2023

“Yeah, yeah, I guess so,” he said, more enthusiastically, nodding, mouth open like a Venus flytrap.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely

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