fly

//flaɪ//

Nouns
Transport
A2

Translation

fly

Definition

A fly is a small insect with two wings, often found in and around human homes, especially attracted to food and waste. Flies are known for their ability to fly quickly and their compound eyes, which give them a wide field of vision. They can be a nuisance and are sometimes associated with spreading germs, as they land on various surfaces. In everyday language, people often refer to the common housefly when using this word.

Example

  • A fly landed on my sandwich, so I threw it away.

  • There is a fly buzzing around the kitchen.

  • She swatted the fly with a newspaper.

  • Flies are attracted to the smell of garbage.

  • I can't sleep because a fly keeps landing on my face.

  • The fly crawled across the windowpane.

  • We need to close the screen door to keep flies out.

  • A fly can carry bacteria from one place to another.

  • He watched the fly land on the table and then fly away.

  • The restaurant had a problem with flies near the trash bin.

Synonyms

housefly
insect
pest

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