moth
Translation
moth
Examples
A moth was fluttering around the light.
A moth was fluttering around the light.
Moths have eaten holes in my jumper.
Moths have eaten holes in my sweater.
Grammar Patterns
a moth an insect similar to a butterfly A moth was fluttering around the light.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none common); Contrast: butterfly
Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'moððe', with roots in Proto-Germanic.
Memory Tips
Think of a moth as a 'night butterfly'. The word 'moth' is short and dull-sounding, like the insect's typical appearance compared to a butterfly.