fireflies
- plural of firefly.
Example Sentences
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Some female fireflies, including those of the Smokies synchronous variety, stay on the ground while the males fly around.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
By the end of the first episode, Samira is determined to stay in Hinkley Hills, warmed by new friends, enchanted by the fireflies and in love with the “sweet suburban air.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2026
In a way, all animals make rhythms, whether in the form of fireflies flashing, birds chirping or even a tiger pacing back and forth.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2025
Scientists have named the distant galaxy Firefly Sparkle, because it also looks like a swarm of multi-coloured fireflies.
From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2024
My younger brother had once caught four fireflies in a jar for me.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
