butterflies
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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She also wants to add a water feature where birds and butterflies can bathe and sip, and she plans to plant more berries to attract more pollinators.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Walking through Lee’s garden, as birds, bees and butterflies zoom around the yard’s bright flowers, it’s obvious she loves color.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
If people exterminate hives, native pollinators such as monarch butterflies, bumblebees, wasps and more can also be affected by the insecticides used.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
"As a visitor, you can immerse yourself in a jungle, 30 degrees and 80% humidity, and wander round the park here, seeing butterflies from all over the world."
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Elementary kids chased each other through the crowd with blue paper butterflies on strings.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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