beetle
Translation
beetle
Examples
A ladybug is a type of beetle.
A ladybird is a type of beetle.
The large beetle crawled across the leaf.
The large beetle crawled across the leaf.
Grammar Patterns
((a beetle / beetles)) an insect A ladybug is a type of beetle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bug (informal), insect (general)
Etymology
From Old English 'bitela', meaning 'biter', which is related to the verb 'to bite'.
Memory Tips
Associate the word with the famous band 'The Beatles'. Imagine the band members as insects with hard shells.